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America’s First Woman Doctor

Elizabeth Blackwell (inset) organised medical relief for Union Army soldiers in the Civil War. Her work led to the US Sanitary Commission which ran 30 centres like this one in Alexandria, Virginia, in 1863
Elizabeth Blackwell (inset) organised medical relief for Union Army soldiers in the Civil War. Her work led to the US Sanitary Commission which ran 30 centres like this one in Alexandria, Virginia, in 1863

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Elizabeth Blackwell (1821-1910)

English-American physician who was the first woman to receive a medical degree in the United States, born in Bristol, England

Elizabeth Blackwell
Born in 1821
1821 Highlights

About February 3, 1821

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 202 years, 7 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Aquarius



What Happened in 1821

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