Video: 'Mary Edwards Walker'

(Sunday, April 10, 1864; during the American Civil War) — Dr. Mary Edwards Walker, an assistant surgeon for the 52nd Ohio Volunteers, was captured by the Confederates today and accused of being a Union spy; she was held until her release in August 1864 as part of a prisoner exchange. Continue reading Dr. Mary Edwards Walker captured by Confederates 150 years ago today (Apr 10 1864) →