Clara Barton was born on Christmas Day, 1821. Her birth on the holiday that symbolizes peace, love and giving coincidentally foreshadowed what she did for the world in her remarkable lifetime. Clara's passion for compassion was evident even as a young child, when her brother was injured by a fall from a roof and she taught herself how to care for him because the doctors had since given up. After spending twelve years as a teacher who fought hard (and won) for equal pay among her male coworkers, Clara opened up her own school. After it was complete, she was replaced as principal by a man because the school board thought the position was better filled by a man. .
Throughout the rest of her early career she remained an exception to the unequal pay earned by women in relation to men. In congruence with President Hayes and the U.S. Government, Clara founded the American Red Cross in 1881. The organization went on to provide humanitarian support across the United States and eventually across the world. Clara achieved this success in a time where women did not yet have the right to vote and when society largely viewed women as inferior to man in many ways. Since then, rights for women have evolved to be equal to that of rights of men and women now hold powerful government positions and powerful corporate positions that were once held only by men. Many hail this progress by saying that it eliminates the need for a modern feminist movement as women now have equal opportunities compared to men. In terms of the law this is true, but the modern feminist movement -which predominantly agrees women have lawful equality- aims its criticisms at how society does not view men and women as totally equal and how these views exploit women. In our country it is clear that women aren't equally represented compared to men in all areas of society; they hold fewer elected positions, there are fewer women who are engineers, doctors, lawyers (high paying jobs), and they make less money.
Clara Barton Clarissa Harlowe Barton was her name, a smart, and intelligent women. Clara is what people called her. Sarah Barton gave birth to Clara on December 25, 1821 in a small hospital in North Oxford, Massachusetts. ... That was Clara's first time! ... Clara Barton had an amazing, eventful life and many creative ideas. ...
Clara Barton is best known as being the founder of the American Red Cross and prior to this significant achievement, as a nurse who tended to countless wounded soldiers on Civil War battlefields. ... Clara was the youngest of five children. ... Clara was a very small, shy child. ... Growing up, Clara was a tomboy. ... Clara is known as a legend. ...
Clara Barton Clara Barton's full name is actually Clarissa Harlowe Barton. ... Clara Barton made society aware of the need for medical care and humanitarian aid in the late 1800's and was therefore crucial in the creation of the American Red Cross. ... Clara was not a loud child; she was very sensitive and shy. ... Clara moved back to MA. ... Clara said. ...
Whether it was nursing her older brother back to health, teaching underprivileged children, or comforting a dying soldier, Clara Barton, the founder of the Red Cross, was a true historical heroine. Clarissa Harlowe Barton was brought into this world in Oxford, Massachusetts on December 25, 1821 (Sands 4).1 She was the daughter of Captain Stephen and Sally Stone Barton (Hamilton 17, 18).2 Clara was raised in a very charitable household. When she became older, her mother and father urged her to become absorbed in different types of community services such as helping youth with their schoolwork,...
Clara Barton was born on December 25, 1821 to Sally and Stephen Barton in North Oxford Massachusetts. Clara Barton would grow up there with two older sisters and two older brothers. ... Clara Barton moved to the battlefield to become the middle man between the bullet and surgeon. ... Barton would stay with the men and not sleep for days. ... At the age of 90 years in Glen Echo Maryland, Clara Barton died on April 12, 1912. ...
The desire to help people was always a part of Clara Barton's life. ... In three biography excerpts, from Clara Barton: Professional Angel by Elizabeth Pryor, Angel of the Battlefield: The Life of Clara Barton by Ishbel Ross, and Clara Barton: In the Service of Humanity by David Burton, the authors present to us insights about who Clara Barton really is. ... It all began in 1893 when a hurricane struck the Sea Islands, and Clara Barton received a call to help the victims. ... With few resources, Clara Barton was able to transform the Sea Islands into an even better living condition. ... P...
In 1854 Clara resigned and left Bordentown. ... This letter established Clara Barton as the U.S. representative of the International Committee and asked America to sign the Geneva Treaty and organize a branch of the American Red Cross. ... Gustave Moynier, president of the Red Cross said this "Without the energy and perseverance of this remarkable woman, Clara Barton, we should not for a long time have the pleasure of seeing the Red Cross received in the United States." ... Barton did her last fieldwork there. ... Sadly at the age of 83 Clara Barton resigned her post, worn out by battles withi...
The desire to help people was always a part of Clara Barton's life. ... In three biography excerpts, from Clara Barton: Professional Angel by Elizabeth Pryor, Angel of the Battlefield: The Life of Clara Barton by Ishbel Ross, and Clara Barton: In the Service of Humanity by David Burton, the authors present to us insights about who Clara Barton really is. ... It all began in 1893 when a hurricane struck the Sea Islands, and Clara Barton received a call to help the victims. ... With few resources, Clara Barton was able to transform the Sea Islands into an even better living condition. ... P...
