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Sara Kibbey Cleveland State University Abstract Clara Barton is a prominent nurse leader. She provided care and supplies for troops in the Civil War and had the government pass a treaty to equally protect people internationally during wartime crises. Barton’s most widely known accomplishment was forming the American Red Cross. The organization implements her ideals of providing equal care during natural disasters and wartime crises. Barton is a prime example of a nurse due to her passion for caring

     Clarissa Harlowe Barton was born December 25, 1821, in North Oxford, Massachusetts. Her father, Captain Stephen Barton, was a farmer, horse breeder, and respected member of the community. Her mother, Sarah, managed the household and taught Barton the importance of cleanliness.      Barton was the youngest of five children, and her two brothers and two sisters assumed much of the responsibility for her education. Her sister, Dorothy, taught her

Clara Barton said, “Offering a hand up is not a hand out”. This means to help people through their problems until they are able to solve them on their own. Clara Barton is most known for establishing the American Red Cross. Although, her many helpful, selfless careers, personal life and family, childhood, and all of her amazing accomplishments throughout her life helped her become known as the Angel of the Battlefield and a well known women of war. Born Clarissa Harlowe Barton, better known as Clara

heroic than he or she ever was by just showing selflessness to others. Clara Barton put herself in danger to treat the wounded during the Civil War and not only that, but she founded what is known today the American Red Cross (History.com). Harriet Tubman helped many slaves to freedom in the north, also placing herself in peril. (History.com). Florence Nightingale, who was a nursing innovator did the similar as Clara Barton, but during the Crimean War (History.com & Biography.com). All of these women

Clara Barton Clara Barton, known as an American humanitarian, the “Angel of the Battlefield,” and known for being the American Red Cross founder accomplished many things during her life. Throughout her long commitment of service, Clara achieved honor as a teacher, battlefield nurse, lecturer, and founder of the American Red Cross. Through her many years of work, Clara made a huge impact on America that can still be felt at present times. Clara was born Clarissa Harlowe Barton on Christmas

Clara Barton Clara Harlowe Barton was born on Christmas day, 1821 in Oxford Massachusetts. She was the youngest of her 4 siblings by at the least 10 years of age. Growing up in a middle class family, Clara was home schooled until the age of 15, then she became the teacher. As a child, in her spare time Clara enjoyed treating sick and injured pets and neighborhood animals. At the age of 11 Clara’s brother fell off their barn roof and she took it upon herself to help him recuperate, which later

and nurse them,” Clara Barton once said. She was always quick to help others, and put their lives before her own. She wasn’t very talkative, but she was very generous. Barton was named “The Angel of The Battlefield” she got this name while she was considering having an escort and months after he has been her escort that’s what she got named. Clara would make sure she gave the soldiers the correct care they needed. Clara Barton changed the health for many. Barton benefited in changing others

I, Clara Barton, am significant in American history. I am most commonly known for founding the American Red Cross. Before that, I grew up on a farm with my parents and four siblings, went to school, and was employed in the patent office and as a nurse. Without me, life today would be much different. I was born in 1821 as Clarissa Harlowe Barton. My birth took place on Christmas Day in Oxford, Massachusetts. My parents were Captain Stephen Barton and Sarah Barton. My father was a former fighter

During the era where women had the obligation to stay home, be homemakers, raise their children, no voice in decision-making, and very few choices, Clara Barton was a revolutionary woman who sacrificed her life to be of use and help others. Clara Barton was a pioneering nurse for a portion of her life as she became the “Angel of the Battlefield”, a teacher of the uneducated, an avid suffragist of women’s rights, and founder of the American Red Cross. She was a huge influencing factor during the years

I got to know my saint, Clarissa Harlow Barton through a variety of mediums. These included books from the Regis College library as well as online articles, poems, biography videos and documentaries. Along with these various sources I found through my research images of Clara. These images ranged from self portraits at different ages in her life to her working in the field as well as teaching students in a classroom. Clarissa Harlow Barton was born on December 25th of 1821, in North Oxford, Massachusetts