485 - One Unwashed Lettuce Leaf
- Jun 19, 2025
- 36:58
- Full Episode
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This week, Karen and Georgia cover the story of heroic Civil War nurse, Lucy Nichols.
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Brief Summary
Lucy Nichols, a Civil War nurse born into slavery, fought for freedom and recognition, ultimately securing her pension after years of struggle.
Key points
- Dr. Death the Cowboy. A charming neurosurgeon becomes a figure of trust, but leaves a trail of broken bodies.
- Harper Lee's Remarkable Note. A listener shares a touching note from Harper Lee to their parents after their birth.
- Lucy Nichols' Escape. Lucy, an enslaved woman, bravely escapes with her baby during the Civil War.
- Lucy Nichols: A Trailblazer. Lucy Nichols transforms nursing during the Civil War, fighting for recognition and a pension.
Episode highlights
- Dr. Death the CowboyA charming neurosurgeon becomes a figure of trust, but leaves a trail of broken bodies.“He promised to heal them. Instead, he left a trail of broken bodies.”0:48Jun 19, 2025
- Harper Lee's Remarkable NoteA listener shares a touching note from Harper Lee to their parents after their birth.“Dear Harper, you are beginning a life in a world quite different from the world I knew.”8:00Jun 19, 2025
- Lucy Nichols' EscapeLucy, an enslaved woman, bravely escapes with her baby during the Civil War.“Lucy swaddled Mona in her gown and snuck away in the cover of night.”19:23Jun 19, 2025
Tension
75/ 100High tension
