...Clara Barton and Her Contributions to the Civil War Clara Barton was a shy child who grew up with only one close friend. She excelled in school, but not in socialization skills. Her family relocated to help the wife and children of a family member who had passed. The house needed repair. Clara quickly jumped in to assist. She began to play with her male cousins and was able to fit in. Clara grew up to become a teacher and eventually opened a school in New Jersey that became the first free school to be opened in that state. Clara’s father was a former Captain. When she spoke with her Father regarding the war effort, He strongly encouraged her to help the soldiers. That was all the encouragement she needed and gathered medical supplies. Ladies’ Aid society contributed bandages, food and clothing to also be distributed to the soldiers. It is apparent the Clara was very active in providing aid to the soldiers. She fought to gain access to work on the front lines. She would continue to deliver medical supplies and provisions to the front line soldiers. There are some heroic stories associated to her time on the front line. One stated that a bullet went through the sleeve of her dress without even grazing her, but killed the man whom she was taking care of. It is stories like these along with the fact that Clare was a woman that would exaggerate her services during wartime. With any account, there is some truth behind the story. Clare was truly a humanitarian...
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...whole the people must participate in it to agree or disagree and the more people that participate, the greater of the chance of freedom there is for the people. If the people ignore their civic responsibilities and don’t help to make important decisions, then only a few people that are deciding on who deserves government positions. It’s our duty as citizens to protect our rights and participate politically to help out are own government. I’m sure you are already aware of all of this and you are probably wondering why I’m writing to you and you probably have better things to do then just listen to what I have to say. But I’ll tell you anyway I am writing to you to tell you that I strongly believe we need a new national holiday for Clara Barton. Why you might say? Because many people know that Clara founded the American Red Cross, but she also did much more than that. Clara began teaching at 15 years old when you know at her time the majority of the teachers were men. Then later she moved on to open a free public school in New Jersey which helped out a lot of kids. Also she was one of the first women to be employed in the federal government which you should know that is a very big and responsible step for women of her time. Another job she had was working as a recording clerk in the U.S Patent Office in Washington D.C. During the Civil War. Clara also swore to help soldiers in any way she could even if it meant if her life was on the line. She was also very generous and helpful...
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...CLARA BARTON: Leading the Way Clara Barton: Leading the Way for Disaster Relief Raelene Bagge Bristol Community College 2 CLARA BARTON Early Life Clarissa Harlowe Barton was born on December 25, 1821 in North Oxford Massachusetts. At a young age, she knew her niche in life was to help people. She tended to her brother David after an accident and went on to become a teacher, work in the US patent office, work as a nurse and found the Red Cross. As a teacher, she recognized the need for education and even when the funds were not available, she opened a free public school in New Jersey. Tensions were high as slavery became a hotbed issue and as a teacher she was fired for publicly displaying her stance on antislavery. After this, she moved to...
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...Clara Barton: Hero of Medicine. Educator, nurse and founder of the American Red Cross, Clara Barton, born Clarissa Harlowe Barton on Christmas, December 25, 1821, in Oxford, Massachusetts. On April 12, 1912 at her home in Glen Echo, Massachusetts, she died from pneumonia. Clara’s father, Captain Stephen Barton, inspired her patriotism and gave her a deep sense of humanitarian interest. Clara was not especially close with her mother, Sarah Stone Barton. She had two brothers and two sisters and was the youngest of them. She started school at the age of three and by four was spelling three syllable words. Clara’s schooling was at home, from her siblings. Her older brother, David became seriously injured so Clara appointed herself his nurse. She learned to administer his prescribed medications and how to “bleed” him with leeches. When the doctors gave up, it took Clara two years, but she persisted until he made a full recovery. Clara’s parents thought that sending her off to school would be help her shyness, unfortunately, they were mistaken....
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...Clara Barton Clara Barton was Born in Massachusetts on December 25, 1821. When the civil war broke out, Clara Barton was one of the first volunteer nurses they had. With the outbreak of the civil war, Barton saw the need for an efficient organization to distribute food and medical supplies to the troops. Clara Barton was one of the first people that volunteered and to show up on the war grounds. With her came three army wagons filled with medical and food supplies. Unlike some other nurses and doctors, Barton would go out into the war grounds to help the wounded soldiers. The other doctors and nurses would have to wait until the wounded soldiers arrived at whatever the would call a hospital at the time. With her support and medical...
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...The Barton Creek Greenbelt Unlike many cities in Texas, Austin has a plethora of picturesque swimming holes and parks. There are a handful of amazing recreational locations in Austin, but none quite like the Barton Creek Greenbelt. Barton Creek stretches about eight miles long from South West Austin into the heart of the city. When it rains and the creek fills with water, the swimming holes produced make for a great place to enjoy the outdoors. The Greenbelt in Austin Texas reveals itself to be unique and establishes itself as a great recreational location by bringing diverse people together who share a common goal, promoting a healthy lifestyle through exercise, and by inviting frequent park goer's to maintain Austin's beautiful scenery. The Barton Creek Greenbelt is a melting pot where all walks of life can come to enjoy a relaxing environment without the distraction of everyday life. Barton Creek has numerous swimming holes and hiking trails surrounded by plant and animal life. It's hard to tell that you're surrounded by a city with all the trees and plant life around. Every year, when the creek fills with water, it becomes a popular place to swim. One knows they're close when they hear the sounds of a drum circle or the whisper of a guitar on the wind complimented by echoing laughter. Every year I’ve gone to the creek, I always meet so many different kinds of people. It's unusual to see anything but good vibes and a positive interaction amongst the crowd...
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...Clara Barton Melanie Zamora Period 6 Clara Barton Founder of the American Red Cross, or American Hero? Clarissa Harlowe "Clara" Barton, is regarded as an American hero for her contributions to found the American Red Cross and her help as a nurse in the Civil War. She was born on December 25, 1821 in North Oxford, Massachusetts. Her early life influenced her passion to help others. Barton's father was Captain Stephen Barton, he was a ex captain. Barton's mother was Sarah Stone Barton, a homemaker. As a child, her father served a role model and taught her about geography, this would be beneficial later on in life. Her mother, taught Clara how to sew and cook. When Clara was young, her brother David fell from the roof and got hurt very badly and became ill. She took care of him and was by his side for three years. She started teaching when education was mainly a male dominant field....
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...The year is 1861, and the American Civil War has just begun. Almost immediately, a hero arrives in the form of Clara Barton, a nurse from Massachusetts. Over the next four years, Barton will become a prominent figure, and her experiences on the front of the war will shape the future formation of an important health organization. Clara Barton was born in December of 1821 in North Oxford, Massachusetts to Sarah and Stephen Barton, the latter of whom was a state legislator and veteran. As a child, Barton was sensitive and shy, but had a bit of a temper, and since she was ten years younger than her youngest older sibling, she had no one to play with [1]. Her father would often tell her stories about his experiences in battle, which offered...
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...Clara Barton, the founder of the Red Cross, is seen as an “angel of the battlefield”. But does she truly fit the title that was bestowed upon her? When you look deeper into her story, and all the things she has done to help soldiers in fighting times, she is one hundred percent worthy of her given title. Her upbringing was mainly taught by her father, Captain David Barton, while her mother was the type to not strongly get involved in strict around the clock discipline. Clara claimed, "My mother, like the sensible women that she was, seemed to conclude that there were plenty of instructors without her. She attempted very little, but rather regarded the whole thing as a sort of mental conglomeration, and looked on with a kind of amused curiosity to see what they would make of...
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...Clara Barton spent her life helping, caring, and teaching others. She was a teacher , held a spot in the U.S Government ,and the” Angle of the Battlefield.” No matter what problem was thrown at her she never gave up. She was a wonderful woman and changed the world forever. On December 25th, 1821 in Oxford Massachusetts Clara Barton was born. On that bitterly cold and snowy day the other seven members of her family welcomed her to the world. She was born into a poor family and, growing up was not provided public schooling. Even though it was though it was withstanding that did not stop her from learning. She learned most things from her five older siblings and parents. Her dad ,once war captain, taught her geography and everything she needed to know about surviving just about anywhere. Her mother taught her how to cook and sew. David her brother taught her math. Her sisters Sally and Dorothy taught her...
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...Clara Barton Women have played one of the most important roles we have to offer in the play of life. One of these most honored women in American history is Clarissa Harlowe Barton (Red Cross). Born on December 25, 1821, as the youngest of 5 children, she began her life in the service of others until her death on April 12, 1912 (Biography). Clarissa Barton is an incredibly important person that worked as an American nurse, suffragist, and humanitarian. As an American nurse, Clara Barton, as she preferred to be called, traveled with the International Red Cross. In 1881, at age 60, she founded the American Red Cross and even served as its first president for the next 23 years (Biography, Civil War). Through her presidency, she oversaw assistance...
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...On December 25, 1821 a hero to Americans everywhere was born in Oxford, Massachusetts, to the loving Captain Stephan and Sarah Barton. Clarissa (Clara for short) Harlowe Barton was the name of that outstanding heroine. Clara had been blessed with two sisters and two brothers, being the youngest, she had plenty of role models to look up to. Her sisters, Sarah and Dorothy were great with her. They taught Clara how to read and her brother Stephan taught her math because he was a school teacher. When Claras oldest brother David Barton was injured while helping raise a roof on a barn they became very close because Clara had to learn how to be a nurse, after two years of constant hospitality, David gained full health once again. This is believed to be what triggered the motivation Clara had to help others....
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...Clara Barton “I may be compelled to face danger, but never fear it, and while our soldiers can stand and fight, I can stand and feed and nurse them”.- Clara Barton As the Founder of the American Red Cross, Clara Barton forever left her footprint on American History and supported females around the world in her role within The Women’s Rights Movement. Understanding the risk and danger one may face when going against societal norms of her time, Barton rose above the average female role and pursued a career in helping soldiers wounded within the war, becoming known as “The Angel on the Battlefield” (“Who is”). Clara Barton was an inspirational humanitarian who dedicated her life to assisting others, as she grew up taking care of her younger...
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...Clarissa Harlowe Barton was born on December 25, 1821 in North Oxford, Massachusetts. Her parents, Captain Stephen Barton and Sarah Stone Barton, inspired her tremendously. She had four older siblings, two brothers and two sisters. Her siblings would teach her a variety of different subjects such as math and reading. One of her sisters, Dolly, passed away when Clara was young because she had a nervous breakdown. Back in those days, people did not understand mental illnesses and just locked up those who had mental illnesses. Since she lived on a farm, she learned how to do chores to be useful. At three years old, she went to school and excelled in literature. Due to her timidity as a child, her only known friend is Nancy Fitts. Her brother,...
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...For my research paper I chose to write about Clara Barton. She was born on December 25, 1821 in North Oxford Massachusetts and died on April 12, 1912. She was a pioneering nurse, supporter of the women's suffrage movement, and an educator. Many of her childhood friends were members of the “old 6th Regiment.” Even though Clara was a part of multiple things, Clara is best known for organizing the American Red Cross. She worked as a hospital nurse during the Civil War. When the Civil War began she was determined to help the Federal troops. Clara’s first pet was a dog that she named “Button.” In her book she wrote “The story of my childhood” she talks about how happy she was that she had a pet to call her own. She said she had complete ownership of Button and she was very happy about that. Clara's full name is Clarissa...
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