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Clara Barton

Born in Oxford, Massachusetts Clarissa Harlowe "Clara" Barton (1821 – 1912) was a pioneer American teacher, humanitarian and nurse. She was best remembered as the founder and first president of the American Red Cross.

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Is there any buildings for Clara Barton?

These are the two that I know of:

1) Clara Barton Birthplace Museum

2) Clara Barton National Historic Site

How did Clara Barton became famous?

Clara Barton was famous for finding the American Red Cross on may-21-1881 she was also famous for helping people in the civil war against South Carolina and Virginia She was named "angel of battlefields" because she helped many injured soldiers from both states. She was brave enough to go to the battlefields where the soldiers were still fighting.

Did any of Clara barton's sister's die?

Yes, Clara Baton's sister Dorothea died when Clara was about 25.

What are 5 words about Clara Barton?

Clara Barton was born in North Oxford, Massachusetts on Christmas Day. Her birth date was December 25, 1821. She founded the American Red Cross and was a pioneer in nursing. She was never married and never had any children. She has had many places named after her including numerous schools, streets, centers, and others. She died at age 90 in Glen Echo, Maryland on April 12, 1912.

Clara Barton helped wounded soldiers from both sides in the US Civil War.

What did Clara Barton die of?

Clara Barton was a humanitarian born in 1821. She died in 1912 of tuberculosis. It does not state what her mother died from.

Where is Clara Barton buried?

Clara barton died in Echo Glen, Maryland on April 12, 1912 but she was buried in the family plot in Oxford, MA.

Where did Clara Barton work?

probably at the red cross organization since she created it

When did Clara Barton's parents die?

I don't know sorry. maybe when she was in the war. I do know that he died before she did. which means before 1912, when Clara died.

Where did Clara Barton die?

She died on April 12, 1912 in Glen Echo, Maryland at the age of 91 from pneumonia. She was buried back at Oxford, MA.

If my math is correct and she was born December 25, 1821 and died April 12, 1912, she would have been 90 when she died (she would have been 91 on December 25, 1921, but in April, she was still 90).

Was Clara Barton a dynamic character?

Clara Barton was an activist. She fought for civil rights in the late 1800s. She also fought for Woman's Suffrage after meeting Susan B. Anthony in Europe.

What accomplishments did Clara Mcbride Hale make?

she was a nurse during the civil war and established the red cross. One of her biggest accomplishments was that she established the American Red Cross. In the 1870's, officials of the International Red Cross invited her to help form a branch of the service in the U.S. She agreed and led the American Red Cross for its first 26 years.

How did woman like Clara barton contribute to the war effort?

Clara Barton was among the many women in the North to help care for the sick and wounded at Union field hospitals during the US Civil War. She and her fellow workers, including American poet Walt Whitman cared for soldiers from both sides of the war.

Was Clara Barton Jewish?

No, Clara Barton was a Universalist.

What did Clara Barton do before she was a nurse?

She learned from her father.

She always nursed her favorite brother Daniel.

Yeah that's it

What are Clara barton's interests?

Clara Barton's hobbies were teaching and taking care of the soldiers

Where was Clara Barton born and raised?

no, she was born in the barn because they live out in the country and couldn't make it in time

Did Clara Barton ever get shot?

No, but one was so close that it went throgh the sleeve of her dress once!

How long did Clara Barton's brother David was sick?

Her brother fell from a rafter in the unfinished barn of theirs and got sick from being hurt for so long. She sat by his side for for three years and learned to administer all his medicines.

Did Clara Barton win any awards?

Clara Barton received the Cross of Imperial Russia, the International Red Cross Medal, and the Iron Cross. The awarding of the Iron Cross by the Kingdom of Prussia was especially unusual as it was normally restricted to military men.

Why is Clara Barton considered A Hero?

she was a nurse who risked her life for others$!$!

What was Clara Barton Family Life?

Clara Barton had a big family! the had 2 brothers and 2 sisters. She was the youngest. When she was little her boy cousins and her would hang out all the time. they would explore the farm and go ice skating and all that fun stuff. But sometimes her mom wouldn't let her play with her cousins because she thought Clara was turning in to a tom boy.

What three things Clara Barton was best known for?

She is the founder of the American Red Cross

She taught at a young age for children who couldn't afford it

She healed her brother when he fell off of a barn

Weird Facts: She was a vegetarian and a cat lady