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How Civil War Vets Continued Living Despite Being Double, Triple, or Even Quadruple Amputees

History Unplugged Podcast

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Healing and Struggles of Civil War Veterans

This chapter delves into innovative therapeutic strategies by Mitchell for alleviating phantom pain in amputees post-Civil War, including his experimental use of electricity. It also features the inspiring stories of veterans like Henry Kirker and Richard Dunphy, who overcame significant challenges through community support and determination. The chapter contrasts their successes with the hardships faced by other veterans struggling with stigma, identity, and reintegration into society.

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