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Alabama's Intrepid Annie Wheeler, the "Angel of Santiago"

1/17/2023

 
A young woman stands facing the camera and wearing an early 20th century nursing uniform.
Annie Wheeler, a native of Lawrence County, Alabama, would travel the world and meet some of the most famous figures of her day.
​A heart for service paved the way for Annie Wheeler to become the "Angel of Santiago." But before her fame, Annie Wheeler made a name for herself throughout Lawrence County for her adventurousness and devotion to family. However, her most endearing quality was her hopeful spirit, the one that led her around the world.

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