Clara Barton Fansite

Clara Barton was a powerful figure in her time, though not in any monetary way. No, she was powerful in spirit, and she definitely had the right attitude in mind when she first put together the American Red Cross.

The saga of Clara Barton American Red Cross began during the American Civil War. She spent much of the war searching for soldiers who had gone missing and tending to those who were injured. After a stressful period doing this she went to Europe to recuperate, were she witnessed the work of the International Committee of the Red Cross. Created just five years earlier (1864), the ICRC was dedicated to aiding the injured in war, regardless of their nationality.

Upon returning to America Barton pushed the government to create a similar organization, which soon happened – with her as the President. Her work, quite obviously, has borne fruit since.