... nursing them in Washington area hospitals. It was in those hospitals that Whitman would build strong relationships and meet the people who would eventually take care of him while he grew old and sick. Another of Walt Whitman's greatest burdens was his family. Walt loved his family very much but was constantly troubled by their many problems. Whitman often had to travel ... had located George, who was alive and had suffered only a superficial face wound, Walt was inspired to help the wounded and dying. This sudden feeling of duty and inspiration came after seeing a pile of amputated limb...

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