In 1898, the United States declared war on Spain. In a short time, the U.S. Army grew from 28,000 Soldiers to over 300,000 men. The influx of Soldiers strained the Army’s resources and led to crowded camps that lacked supplies and resources. Diseases spread through camps and led to the recruitment of thousands of trained, contract nurses to provide medical support. Nurses dressed wounds, carried out sanitation procedures, and prepared meals. Due to the selfless service of Spanish-American War nurses, three years later the Nurse Corps was established as a permanent part of the U.S. Army.

 

In this History Talk, explore the contributions of U.S. Army Nurses during the Spanish-American War. Learn how their commitment, challenges, and sacrifices led to the creation of the U.S. Army Nurse Corps.

 

Register for this VIRTUAL History Talk on March 19 at 12 p.m.

 

Register to attend the IN-PERSON History Talk on March 19 at 12 p.m.