But in 1881, she convinced president chester arthur that the american red cross could be valuable in assisting in a variety of disasters other than war and the president gave his approval. Clara barton was born in massachusetts, on december 25, 1821. Clara bartons crusade to bring the red cross to america. Clara barton barton, clara, 18211912 the online books. Clara barton, founder of the american red cross, by barbara somervill clara wrote about her own arrival into the barton family in the story of my childhood there can be no doubt that my advent into the. This book, although very interesting for an older reader, contains concepts and details that are quite advanced for a level 3 readytoread paperback. The american red cross was founded in 1881, and barton served as its.
Barton organized a meeting on may 12 of that year at the house of senator omar d. Clara bartons inspiration for starting the america red cross was cultivated while caring for the sick and wounded on civil war battlefields. Under her leadership the red cross assisted with relief efforts following natural and manmade disasters, including forest fires, earthquakes, and epidemics. The american red cross from clara barton to the new deal. Clara barton was an amazing woman and a true humanitarian according to burton 1995. Founder of the american red cross childhood of famous americans stevenson, augusta on. Barton risked her life to bring supplies and support to soldiers. The book tells about the life of clara barton who was a nurse who eventually founder the american red cross. Clara barton and the american red cross by eve marko goodreads. The american red cross is an organization which has been helping people for many years. I was so glad to find it again and find my favorite parts, and recognize the illustrations that had stayed in my head without suggesting where id first seen them. Clara barton and the american red cross clara barton.
In june of 1889, clara barton and 50 american red cross volunteers assist the survivors in johnstown, pennsylvania, after a massive flood kills over 2,000 residents. American red cross abridged text book on first aid. She started nursing her brother david in 1833 i got this from a book called clara barton and the american red cross by eve marko. This desire also led her to work to create the american red. Clara barton who founded the american red cross had many significant accomplishments in her life, and possessed many of the traits for success, but her inability to work as. Consequently, she relied on donations from private citizens. The american red cross is an iconic institution whose long history includes both controversy and achievement.
Clara barton and the american red cross heros of america that i read a few years i am writing a hero report on a person during the civil war a hero report is a report where you pick a person because she is your hero and you write about her life and say why she is your hero so for my hero report i did. Undaunted, barton established the american red cross and held the first meeting in her washington apartment on may 21, 1881. Clara barton and the american red cross in cuba and tampa during the spanish american war relief efforts for the reconcentrados spanish concentration camps for cuban prisonersi may be compelled. Best debate ever christian vs atheist christian wins. The civil war 18611865 divided the people of the united states. Publication date 1906 topics american national red cross, red cross and red crescent history publisher washington. As a unique artifact from her time behind the lines. American red cross was established in washington, d. The american red cross from clara barton to the new deal tells the story of the charitable organization from its start in 1881, through its humanitarian aid during wars, natural disasters, and the depression, to its relief efforts of the 1930s. In dark skirts and bloodied boots, clara barton fearlessly ventured on to civil war battlefields to tend to wounded soldiers. The life of clara barton, founder of the american red cross.
They take donations and put them toward helping people in times of need. We have 1 answer for the clue american red cross founder barton. Clara barton and the american red cross heros of america that i read a few years i am writing a hero report on a person during the civil war a hero report is a report. Clara barton and the american red cross by eve marko. In 1869, during her trip to geneva, switzerland, barton was introduced to the red cross and dr. She also founded a local branch in livingston county, new. In 1905, it was brought into closer relationship with the government when. She did so and helped many people out on the battlefield. Clarissa harlowe barton, known as clara, is one of the most honored women in american history. She later worked with civilians in europe during the franco. Clarissa harlowe bartonbest known as clarafounded the american red cross, an organization dedicated to providing compassionate care to those in need. This service included disaster relief in additon to the. Biography bc clara barton founder american red cross duration.
Elizabeth brown pryor, biographer of clara barton and robert e. She was a nurse on the battlefield, providing care to soldiers. American red cross founder barton crossword clue answer. This book narrates the first american females in the fields of science and medicine including clara barton. Glimpses of field work was published in 1904 by barton, who wanted people, particularly children, to understand the accomplishments of the. She was a nurse on the battlefield, providing care to. Clara barton and the founding of the american red cross. Feb 23, 2012 clara bartons american red cross, founded in may of 1881, provided service beyond that of the original international red cross.
Clara barton was an educator, nurse and founder of the american red cross. What year did clara barton nurse her brother answers. Clara barton topics in chronicling america newspaper. We know the stories, and we happily live in the epilogue. Founder of the american red cross by augusta stevenson. This biography focuses on clara barton, the nurse who organized the american red cross in. This established the american chapter of the red cross. The united states congress signed the worlds treaty of the international red cross. Clara barton and the american red cross printable 2nd. It is definitely overly mature for a readytoread style of book. To conclude, clara barton was a girl that knew that she would dedicate her life to helping people.
About clara barton red cross founder american red cross. Clara barton resigned from the american red cross in 1904 amid an internal power struggle and claims of financial mismanagement. Born on christmas day in 1821 to a middle class family in oxford, massachusetts, barton would. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. On may 21, 1881 clara barton founded the american red cross, a humanitarian organization to provide emergency assistance and relief for victims of natural and manmade disasters in the united states. Clara barton barton, clara, 18211912 a wikipedia article about this author is available barton, clara, 18211912, contrib americas relief expedition to asia. Founder of the american red cross childhood of famous americans paperback october 31, 1986 by. This book is a concise, interpretive account of the life of clara barton from her childhood in massachusetts through her feats of heroism during the civil war, her founding of the american red. Clara barton was a christmas 1821 i remember being a nurse for halloween, probably right after i read it. Her desire to help union soldiers during the civil war led her to be known as the angel of the battlefield. The american red cross was offered government funding, but clara refused citing the fear of political control. From a young age, clara barton wanted to help people. Torn over the issues of slavery and states rights, the north and the south battled against each other in the deadliest american conflict. Her kind nature led her to the battlefield to care for the wounded soldiers of the civil war.
The american red cross the american red cross was organized 1881 by clara barton and received its first federal charter in 1900. Spirit of the american red cross readytoread sofa paperback august 1, 2004 by patricia lakin author. Clara barton and the american red cross clara barton birthplace. Buy a cheap copy of clara barton, girl nurse childhood of. We have 1 answer for the clue barton of the red cross.
Pryor, who served more than two decades in the state department, was the author of wellregarded biographies of. She also wrote a book entitled the story of my childhood, which was. The american red cross from clara barton to the new deal johns. Clara barton chapter 1 american red cross dansville. Clara barton died on april 12, 1912, at her home in glen echo, maryland.