Friday, June 17, 2011

founder of the red cross

washington dc april 2011_1063

this is a memorial to clara barton at antitem battlefield. the house in the background is where she tended to many soldiers.  she was teh founder and first presdent of the red cross. During the civil war she tended to and brough many supplies to the soldiers a true humanitarian.

find out more of her accomplishments and her life :

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clara_Barton

http://www.civilwarhome.com/bartonbio.htm

http://www.redcross.org/museum/history/claraBarton.asp

1 comment:

  1. A very interesting and to be admired lady. I love your history lessons. B

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