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Clara Barton's Birth
She was born on December 25, 1821, in Oxford, Massachusetts. -
The Civil War and The Wounds
Clara sets up solicits and sets up distribution centers that gather supplies for the wounded. She has tents where she tends and takes care of many wounded soldiers. Although she knew she was helping, she wished to be on the battlefield. The photo is of tents she was later able to build near battlefields. -
Clara's near death!
Barton was tending to wounded soldiers and was shot at. The bullet nicked her only slightly, but it killed the soldier she was helping.This happened at Antietam Battlefield. -
Clara's father passes
Barton's father passes away on March 21, 1862, in their home in Massachusetts. His last words encourage Barton to further pursue her job as a nurse/doctor and to support the Union's soldiers. -
Clara's Clearance
Clara receives clearance from the Union Army to carry supplies and treat wounded soldiers on battles fields in the Civil War. She moves from tents on street corners to battlefields. -
The Missing Soldiers
Clara Barton wanted to search for missing soldiers since there was a large number of them. She gained help from Senator Wilson and had "The Office of Correspondence with Friends of the Missing Men of the United States Army" signed by Lincoln on March 12, 1865 -
Clara Barton's lectures
Barton travels all over the mid-west and north to share knowledge and experience of the war. She earned money through these lectures and spread awe through her stories. Sometimes she even shared the stage with idols Emerson, Douglass, and Twain. She did this from 1866 until 1888. -
Clara's illness
Due to health issues like fatigue and mental health, Barton traveled to Europe to seek treatment. There she found out about the International Red Cross. -
Fall of 1881 in Michigan
In Autumn of 1881, forest fires hit Michigan. Barton ordered her relief to the state and helped those stuck in fires of 1.5 million acres! The organization assisted in 50 rebuilding efforts and distributed supplies. The image is an office of Clara Barton, located in Pennsylvania. -
Clara Barton establishes the American Red Cross
Clara Barton, after traveling to Europe for health issues, learned about the International Red Cross. She establishes and is elected the first president of the American Red Cross. -
Red Cross works led by Barton
In February of 1884, the Ohio River and Ohio River Valley flooded over 5,000 homes. Many were left with no home and no food or supplies. Barton directed a relief effort and donated over $175000 to the cause of rebuilding. -
Clara Barton's Death
April 12, 1912. She had a peaceful death in her home of Glen Echo, Maryland. She had dedicated her life to others through service. Barton died at 90.
