Local Army veteran receives Women in American History Award
Print The Escondido-based Rincon del Diablo Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution honored Army veteran and author Karolyn Smith with the 2020-2021 Women in American History Award. The national award is presented to an American woman who “has left their mark on history through notable contributions to the community in the areas of education, religion, social, scientific or cultural innovation.” After 9/11, Smith was inspired to leave behind her dream as an Olympic competitor in velodrome cycling to enlist in the U.S. Army. During her 300th combat mission in...
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