Clara Barton

Clara Barton born

Dec 25, 1821

She sends supplies to soldiers

Apr 30, 1862

She collects bandages, food, and clothing to send to soldiers

Clara works as a nurse in the war

Aug 30, 1862

She finally gets permission to work as a nurse on the front lines.

Clara established an office to look for missing soldiers

Apr 30, 1865

She helped find over 22,000 missing soldiers

American Red Cross has it's first meeting

May 21, 1881

Clara Barton establoishes the American Red Cross, and becomes the president. The first meeting is held in her apartment.

Clara Barton dies

Apr 12, 1912