Happy 156th Birthday Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte

Waldina

English - June 18, 2021 03:14 - 6 minutes - 3.55 MB
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Today is the 156th birthday of the first Native American physician, activist, and today’s Google Doodle Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte. Her story should inspire everyone, it touches on obstacles, determination, and persistence. The world is a better place because she was in it and still feels the loss that she has left.

This episode is also available as a blog post: http://waldina.com/2021/06/17/happy-156th-birthday-dr-susan-la-flesche-picotte/

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