035 Albert Cashier, Transgender Soldier in the American Civil War




In The Past Lane - The Podcast About History and Why It Matters show

Summary: Given President Trump’s ban on transgender personnel serving in the US armed forces, this history podcast looks at the history of female and trans soldiers who have fought in past US wars. Specifically, we dive into the story of Albert Cashier, possibly the best known transgender soldier in US history who served in the Union Army. It's a remarkable chapter in American history that provides us with important historical perspective on the current #TransBan debate.