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Hidden Soldiers: Trans Lives in the Civil War

Hidden Soldiers: Trans Lives in the Civil War

Update: 2025-09-15
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During the Civil War, hundreds of people assigned female at birth served in male disguise. Some did it out of patriotism, some for love, and for others, it was about living as the gender they knew themselves to be. In this episode, we uncover the stories of Albert D.J. Cashier, Lyons Wakeman, Frank Thompson, Samuel Blalock, Mollie “Melvin” Bean, and Mary “John” Burns — individuals who challenged 19th-century gender norms and risked everything to serve as the men they truly were. Then we chat with Comedian, Kitty Long. Did you know The Internet Says It's True is now a book? Get it here: https://amzn.to/4miqLNy



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Hidden Soldiers: Trans Lives in the Civil War

Hidden Soldiers: Trans Lives in the Civil War

Michael Kent