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Born in Massachusetts on Christmas Day.
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On Clara's 1st day of school at age 4 she could spell artichoke, She was placed in advanced reading class by her teacher, Colonel Richard Stone.
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At 8 she went off to boarding school which was taught by Colonel Stone.
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At 18 dressed to look older as she began teaching.
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Said she'd teach for free for 3 months if they would give her a place to teach children with no school in Clinton, New Jersey. Her public school grew from 6 to 600 students.
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She left New Jersey since they were paying her less than men teachers, and went to work in the US patent office earning the same $1400/year as men.
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Clara lost her job until Republican President Abe Lincoln was elected when she made friends with Sen. Wilson she had the support to help more people.
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She helped some former students who were attacked on a train bound for Baltimore and within 6 months filled 3 warehouses with supplies for the troops.
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Clara got permits to bring aid to troops on battlefield. Was called angel of the battlefield for her help. Continued to server on major battle throughout the civil war
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Met Susan B Anthony and worked for women's right to vote.
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Went overseas and served as a nurse becoming 1st American woman to receive German Iron Cross. Began working with international Red Cross.
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Servered as Disaster relief for many years
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Returned after 4 years abroad and started Red Cross in the US.
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She received Russia's Silver Cross for her service life.
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She served at age 77 during the Cuban war effort in 1898. She retired at age 83 in 1904.
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At her home in Marylad