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Clara Barton

Clara Barton (1821-1912) was the founder in 1881 and served as the director until her death.

The American Red cross was established in 1881. The woman who founded it was Clara Barton in Washington DC. She first heard about a Red Cross while visiting Europe shortly after the Civil War.

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