Cathy (or Cathay) Williams (1844 - 1892) was the first recorded African American female to serve in the United States Army.
On November 15, 1866, Cathy Williams decided to enlist, and joined up with the United States Regular Army in St. Louis, Missouri. Being relatively tall (5'9") and physically tough after many years of forced marches and hard physical labor, Williams apparently had no problem passing a cursory physical exam. She initially signed on for a three-year tour of duty under the name "William Cathay."
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keep giving rememberance of the work these womyn have done by His power.
thank you....
Thank you for the continued edUcation on HERstory MDC.
Pink??? (rubs eyes and says) Awww man.... (laughs)
I'm loving the Black History Month posts, MDC.
More, please.
WTM,
I'm glad you are enjoying the Black History month posts; I'm enjoying learning as I post them.
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Lady Di,
You don't like the pink? LOL
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UBM,
Thanks for checking them out; there are a few more to come!
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That's interesting! Who knew. OMG. She was totally dyked out. LOL. Great post!
No, you can have pink any day of the week. My step cousin, miss qwesiAKA loves it and I think that is why I don't. No laugh.
Anyhow, eagerly waiting more HERstory. ;)
Baby PLease,
Lol!
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Lady Di,
There are more to come!
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