FactoidOnly 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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Five Women Who Should Have Won A Nobel Prize
Prior to the 2022 Nobel Prize announcements, an article identifying five worthy female candidates included Carolyn Bertozzi, who became one of the 2022 Nobel Prize winners in Chemistry.» Link to the original article
