Where: American History Museum
When: closing February 3, 2019
When I think of the great march of human history, three things seem to get better and better as we move along: transportation, communication and medicine. This small display in one of the cabinets of the American History Museum shows what medical care was like during World War I, and how the conflict provided an opportunity to test out new advances.
Granted, there were certainly major strides made during the war in the treatment of injuries and the development of prosthetics, but I'm really glad I'm living now and not then. Of course, someone 100 years from now will think the same thing about the early 21st century, so there's that to consider.
This display also highlights the work of female medical workers in the war, and how they were not considered "real" veterans - something I had learned about at the Postal Museum's show on their work. Considering the horrible conditions these women endured to provide medical care to soldiers, it's ludicrous that they were so often denied recognition.
Verdict: Another interesting little display to see if you're at the museum.
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