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American nurse, humanitarian & author Lillian D. Wald died #OTD in 1940.

She is credited with coining the term "public health nurse" & was instrumental in establishing nursing as a profession dedicated to community care. She advocated for nurses to work in public schools, helping to ensure children's health & well-being. She was a strong advocate for social justice, championing causes such as women's suffrage, child labor laws, civil rights, and workers' rights.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lillian_Wald

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Portrait of Lillian Wald by William Valentine Schevill, National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C.

Lillian Wald is depicted in a three-quarter view, facing slightly to her left. She appears as a mature woman, conveying a sense of calm authority and compassion. Her expression is serene, with a gentle smile that suggests kindness and determination.

Wald is dressed in a dark, formal outfit, which adds to the seriousness of her demeanor. The clothing is modest and professional, fitting for someone of her standing in public health and social work.

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"I have no fear nor shrinking; I have seen death so often that it is not strange or fearful to me."

British nurse Edith Cavell died #OTD in 1915.

She is celebrated for treating wounded soldiers from both sides without discrimination during the First World War and for helping some 200 Allied soldiers escape from German-occupied Belgium. Cavell was arrested, court-martialled under German military law and sentenced to death by firing squad.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edith_Cavell

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Edith Cavell portrait

Bain - Library of Congress

In this black-and-white photograph, Cavell is dressed in her nurse’s uniform, which includes a starched white apron over a dark dress, with a high collar typical of nursing uniforms of the time. Her hair is neatly pinned up, giving her an air of professionalism and discipline. Her face is composed, with a serious yet kind expression, reflecting both her compassionate nature as a nurse and the moral courage that led to her arrest and execution by the Germans for aiding Allied soldiers.

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