The Economic Times

In 1856, a 23-Year-old widow became Americas first female detective. Years later, she helped save former US president Abraham Lincolns life

Kate Warne became America's first female detective in 1856. She proved her skills investigating a major theft for the Adams Express Company. Warne later infiltrated secessionist circles to protect President-elect Abraham Lincoln. She disguised herself and helped Lincoln travel safely through Baltimore. Her groundbreaking career challenged societal assumptions about women's professional capabilities.