Clara Barton was a very brave and kind woman who always wanted to help people! She started the American Red Cross, a very important group that still helps people during emergencies today. Clara is remembered as one of the most caring heroes in American history!
During the Civil War, Clara became famous for being a wonderful nurse who went right to the battlefields to care for hurt soldiers. People called her the “Angel of the Battlefield” because she brought medicine, food, and comfort to those who needed it most. After the war was over, she started the American Red Cross in 1881. The Red Cross is still one of the most important helping organizations in the world!
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