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Sarah Emma Edmonds, Civil War Spy

Sarah Emma Edmonds, Civil War Spy

Stuff You Missed in History Class

April 29, 201330m 6s

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Show Notes

Though she was Canadian, Sarah Emma Edmonds fought for the Union during the Civil War. She adopted the name Franklin Thompson while traveling. Disguised as a man, she enlisted and began a career as a nurse, courier and spy (if you believe her memoir).

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