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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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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