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Clara Barton
Clarissa Harlowe "Clara" Barton (December 25, – April 12, ) was an American teacher, nurse, and humanitarian. During the American Civil War, she was a nurse and was in charge of the agency to find missing Union soldiers.[1] She also headed several hospitals in Virginia. She is best remembered for organizing the American Red Cross.[2]
Childhood
[change | change source]Clara Harlowe Barton was born on December 25, in Oxford, Massachusetts.[3] She was the youngest child of Sarah Stone and Stephen Barton. In her youth, Barton was timid and sensitive, which made household life difficult for Barton.[3]
Clara's father was an important member of the town; he served as the town's moderator, ran a decent farm, and were well-known members of the town's church.[4] Clara shared a special bond with her father. Both of them were adventurous and patriotic. Clara's father often told her stories about war, and they pretended to Clara barton biography!