Clara Barton
Nurse, Hall of fame inductee
1821 – 1912
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Who was Clara Barton?
Clarissa Harlowe "Clara" Barton was a pioneer American teacher, patent clerk, nurse, and humanitarian. At a time when relatively few women worked outside the home, Barton built a career helping others. One of her greatest accomplishments was founding the American Red Cross. This organization helps victims of war and disasters. She was never married, but had a relationship with John J. Elwell.
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- Born
- Dec 25, 1821
Oxford - Parents
- Religion
- Unitarian Universalism
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Lived in
- Maryland
- Died
- Apr 12, 1912
Glen Echo
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on July 23, 2013
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