The Women and the Crisis: Women of the North in the Civil WarMcDowell, Obolensky, 1959 - 389 páginas Chronicles the changes which came about through the dedicated work of Northern women during the Civil War regarding the responsibility for treatment of the wounded. Their efforts laid the groundwork for modern organized charity work, the Red Cross, and what could be considered military nursing. Biographies are included of notable women who dedicated themselves to caring for the wounded and changing government policy. |
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... South Carolina seceded from the Union . December 26 December 27 United States garrison moved from Fort Moultrie to Fort Sumter . The Commissioners from South Carolina arrived in Wash- ington . South Carolina seized Fort Moultrie ...
... South Carolina seceded from the Union . December 26 December 27 United States garrison moved from Fort Moultrie to Fort Sumter . The Commissioners from South Carolina arrived in Wash- ington . South Carolina seized Fort Moultrie ...
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... South Carolina seceded . Buchanan was at a wedding when the telegram announcing the news was handed to him , and Mrs. Pryor , who had a knack for being present at historical events , was standing behind his chair . There was a commotion ...
... South Carolina seceded . Buchanan was at a wedding when the telegram announcing the news was handed to him , and Mrs. Pryor , who had a knack for being present at historical events , was standing behind his chair . There was a commotion ...
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... South , rescued , it is said , three hun- dred slaves , and inspired many more to escape . She met Captain John Brown who enlisted her aid in his own campaign against slavery . After the outbreak of war , she was sent to General David ...
... South , rescued , it is said , three hun- dred slaves , and inspired many more to escape . She met Captain John Brown who enlisted her aid in his own campaign against slavery . After the outbreak of war , she was sent to General David ...
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