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Only One Woman has Received Medal of Honor

Dr. Mary Edwards Walker—the U.S. Army’s first female surgeon—also holds the distinction of being the only woman to receive the country’s highest military award, the Congressional Medal of Honor, for her service during the Civil War. Since then, more than 3,500 men have been awarded the honor.

Women Are Underrepresented as Recipients of Many Prestigious Awards

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In many countries, there is a battle between agricultural production and conservation. Find out why a new study says including more women in decision-making improves results for both increased production and protection of the environment.»  Link to the original article