Friday, June 17, 2011
founder of the red cross
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
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
A very interesting and to be admired lady. I love your history lessons. B
ReplyDelete