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Birth
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Bartons brother is injured
Clara Barton's interest in in a medical career started to increase when her brother became injured. She cared for him for two years before he recovered. This was the start of her medical career. could only find year -
Moved to Washington
Clara Barton moved to Washinton where she became the first woman to work at the Patent Office as a clerk. There she held a public position in the federal government. Her salary was equal to men but because of political opposition to women her position was reduced to that of a copyist. could only find year -
Helps soldiers in the civil war
Clara Barton had no interest in sitting on the sidelines and decided to, in any way she could, help the soldiers who participated in the Civil War. Barton cared for wounded soldiers, worked as an independent nurse and distributed supplies for the Union. Because of her dedication and work, she was nicknamed the "angel of the battlefield". -
Helps the wounded in Washington DC
When a battle ended, many soldiers arrived in Washington DC. Many were wounded and the lucky ones were not. Using her supplies, Clara Barton found these wounded soldiers and tended to them. couldnt find the day in april. -
Sets up a distribution center for the wounded
When the number of soldiers wounded increases, Barton puts up an ad. This ad asked for supplies for the wounded. Many were eager to help and graciously gave Clara Barton the supplies she needed. couldnt find the day in july -
Given permission to travel behind the lines of the Civil War
After lots of persuasion, Barton was finally able to travel with both armies. Even when she came face to face with some of the most grimmest battlefields of the war, she never gave up. The North and the South got was delivered aid by Clara Barton. couldnt find the date in july -
Near death experience
During her work in the civil war, Barton almost died. A stray bullet came and nicked her in the sleeve. Afterwards, Barton was okay but the soldier died. couldnt find the day in sept. -
Went to Europe for a rest cure
When the war ended Barton went to do difficult buisiness. This included identifying and locating missing men, prisoners, and the dead buried in graves that were unmarked. This stressful work had its consequences and her doctor ordered her to Europe for a rest cure. could only find year. -
Founded American Red Cross
In 1881, Clara Barton founded an organization called the American Red Cross. The American Red Cross is one of the nations premier humatarian organizations that is dedicated to helping people throughout the world. Barton became president and led the American Red Cross before resigning in 1904. Could only find year. -
Her book, The Story of My Childhood was published
Clara Barton wrote a book called The Story of My Childhood that was published in 1907. Barton wrote it in response to the adults and children who asked about her childhood. This book described the important events that happened in her life. Could only find year -
Death
