Walker's Medal of Honor was reinstated by President Jimmy Carter in 1977.
On March 10, 1977, President Jimmy Carter restored Mary Edwards Walker's Medal of Honor after a thorough review by the Army Board for Correction of Military Records. This reinstatement corrected the 1917 rescindment and honored Walker's invaluable contributions during the Civil War. Her unparalleled recognition as the only woman Medal of Honor recipient was affirmed, solidifying her trailblazer status and commemorating her role in challenging and changing societal perspectives on women's roles in the military and medicine.