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Clara Barton

Nursing · Nursing

Washington, United States

Overview

Clara Barton is a nursing specialist at American Red Cross. Based in Washington.

Biography

Clara Barton was an American nurse who founded the American Red Cross in 1881. During the Civil War, she organized nursing care and supplies for wounded soldiers, earning the nickname 'Angel of the Battlefield.'

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Legacy Timeline

The life and contributions of Clara Barton

1862

Angel of the Battlefield

Organized nursing care and supplies for Union soldiers during the Civil War

1881

Founded the American Red Cross

Established the American branch of the International Red Cross