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Ida Lewis

Ida Lewis

The History Chicks
1 hr, 30 min
14 Nov 22
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She was just a teen when she took on lighthouse keeper responsibilities and bravely began saving lives--and risking her own--while doing what she looked at as her daily responsibilities. She attracted (not necessarily welcome) worldwide attention, but would she ever get official recognition and compensation for her work? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices