Joanne Marie Conte, a woman famous for being the first openly transgender city councilwoman, deserves recognition for playing a key role in the Korean War and for her exemplary dedication to public service afterward. She served with dignity and persevered against gender discrimination.
Read MoreWhen Kristi joined the military, women had only been allowed to serve in the Air Force for about thirty years. They were first allowed to serve in 1948 as members of the WAF (Women’s Air Force).
Read MoreAlthough many army nurses in the Korean War went above and beyond the call of duty, the army was reluctant to publicly acknowledge or celebrate the contributions of women during this period.
Read MoreDuring her time in the military, Rose served as a nurse in the U.S. Navy during World War II, and was a district supervisor with the Boston Visiting Nurses for 11 years.
Read MoreBeing one of ten children in any time period is hard enough but doing so under the cloud of the Great Depression was, to say the least, exceedingly difficult.
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