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On October 19, 1919, the first Distinguished Service Medal was awarded to a living female recipient, Anna Howard Shaw.
Anna Howard Shaw - Wikipedia
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Voting
American History
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Very interesting. She did a lot to get women the vote. I guess one can infer she was a very early leader in the feminist and lesbian movements as well. Thanks for the share. I guess it was President Wilson's administration that recommended the award but this story doesn't cover the how she got it very well.
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LTC John Mohor I tried to find more, but I couldn't find the actual citation. She did work for the Women's Committee of the United States Council of National Defense. I read elsewhere that she served women at home and soldiers overseas. I respect anyone who broadens the constituency and rights of others. She certainly did a lot for the women's movement of that time. She did not support the more militant factions of the suffragettes, however.
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i'm glad she didn't support the more militant faction. She certainly "earned" the award! Great information to learn about! I appreciate your sharing it!
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Another of those things I had no idea about that you post. Thanks!
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