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      From guiding their owners to safety during 9/11 to dialing 911 during medical emergencies, these very good service dogs took their lifesaving duties to a whole other level.

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      In the immediate aftermath of the 9/11 attacks, our Canadian neighbors in Gander, Newfoundland sprang into action.

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      These pioneering women—and their winning moments—helped set the stage for the generations that followed.

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      9 Women Who Helped Win the American Revolution

      Women played vital roles in the Revolution, serving as soldiers, raising morale, and even spying on the enemy.

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