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.