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episode 76: Mary Walker Would Wear what she Wanted

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Mary Walker, a Doctor in the Army

Mary Walker was an assistant surgeon in the Grand Army of the Republic during the Civil War. She would go from hospital to hospital offering help, only to be turned away because she didn't wear a uniform and couldn't have a rank. Mary's boss wrote a letter on her behalf but no appointment or pay came so she left for good. Her story is part of CNN Films' upcoming series "The First Lady," which premieres October 25 at 9 p.m. ET.

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