Clara Barton: American Red Cross

Clara Barton, born in Massachusetts in 1821, influenced individuals worldwide. She was an educator and nurse who continually helped children and patients. While in Europe, Clara Barton worked with The International Red Cross. The experience of aiding injured individuals in Europe inspired Clara Barton to begin her own association. When she returned to America, Clara Barton visited President Rutherford B. Hayes to have her treaty approved. However, he declined this appeal. Even though there was much opposition, even from the president, the treaty was signed in 1881. With that, Clara Barton formed the organization notably known as, The American Red Cross. For 23 years, until 1904, she led this association. As the leader of The American