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Founded first public school in New Jersey, but left when she was denied the position of principal.
Founded first public school in New Jersey, but left when she was denied the position of pricipal. -
Civil War had started and she was among the first people on the front lines.
Civil War had started and she was among the first people on the front lines. -
After the end of the war, Lincoln asked her to help find missing soldiers.
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Had helped to find over 20,000 missing soldiers and wrote over 60,000 letters as well.
Had helped to find over 20,000 missing soldiers and wrote over 60,000 letters as well. -
Traveled to Europe with fellow nurses and learned of the International Red Cross Movement. As soon as she returned home she started campaigning for a branch in America.
Traveled to Europe with fellow nurses and learned of the International Red Cross Movement. As soon as she returned home she started campaigning for a branch in America. -
First American Red Cross branch opens in Washington D.C.
First American Red Cross branch opens in Washington D.C. -
7Resigned post as President of the Red Cross after cultivating the position for 23 years.
Resigned post as President of the Red Cross after cultivating the position for 23 years. -
Died in home in Glen Echo, Maryland at the age of 91.
Died in home in Glen Echo, Maryland at the age of 91. -
Red Cross aided the survivors of the sinking of the Titanic just two days after their founder died.
Red Cross aided the survivors of the sinking of the Titanic just two days after their founder died. -
Red Cross aided earthquake and fire victimes in Japan after the Great Kanto earthquake.