Albert Cashier: the Irish transgender hero of the American Civil War
An excerpt from 'Lincoln and the Irish: The Untold Story' tells the amazing story of Co Louth native Albert Cashier, born Jennie Hodgers, and his call to duty in the US Civil War.
Read the full articleYou might also wanna read
Dr. Alan L. Hart: The transgender pioneer who revolutionized tuberculosis treatment
On International Transgender Day of Visibility, Kansas should remember the accomplishments of Dr. Alan L. Hart, a doctor and author born in
kcur.org·24d ago
‘North Star’ Explores Frederick Douglass’s Ties to Ireland
Hunted by slavers, the abolitionist escaped briefly to Britain and Ireland. A new show at the Irish Arts Center combines his speeches with p
nytimes.com·27d ago
New Historical Collection on Gender-Affirming Care at Stanford
In celebration of Pride Month, we are showcasing a recently processed Medical History Center collection on gender-affirming care. Stanford b
Kentucky's forgotten sons at the Battle of the Little Bighorn: The story of Michael P. Madden
On June 26, 1876, U.S. Seventh Cavalry trooper Michael P. Madden of Louisville gulped brandy before a surgeon amputated his right leg under
kentuckylantern.com·15d agoMy Father - and the Greatest Generation. Why a Book Had to Be Written.
Michael Banner knew his first book had to be about the "Greatest Generation." His father, Staff Sergeant Alexander Banner, had a huge influe
An American in Ireland: Finding queer belonging and visible Pride in Dublin
Dublin in Pride month is a pleasant surprise for our columnist migrating from a place where resistance shows up differently.
jrnl.ie·24d ago
Comments
Sign in to join the conversation.
No comments yet. Be the first.