Clara Barton’s inspiration for starting the American Red Cross was cultivated while caring for the sick and wounded on Civil War battlefields. As a unique artifact from her time, her …
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Clara Barton’s inspiration for starting the American Red Cross was cultivated while caring for the sick and wounded on Civil War battlefields. As a unique artifact from her time, her …
Clara Barton, founder of the American Red Cross, has played a pivotal role in U.S. history. From establishing the first free public school in Bordentown, New Jersey to helping wounded …
Voluntary service is the heart of the Red Cross, and many volunteers began their service during armed conflict. As we celebrate National Volunteer Month, we pay tribute to the Red …
On May 21, 1881, Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross. Since that day, we’ve worked to embody Clara’s passion and dedication for helping people in their darkest hour in …
It’s Red Cross Month! Every March, the American Red Cross celebrates Red Cross Month to honor the more than 300,000 volunteers who help us fulfill our mission across the country, …
Throughout the year, the Red Cross social media team fields a number of questions about our fearless founder, Clara Barton. While there are many places online (and in libraries) to …
Our fearless founder Clara Barton had an incredible heart for people, working tirelessly to help those affected by conflict and disasters. After her death, people have continued to encounter her …
Thomas Edison and the light bulb. The Wright brothers and flying. Clara Barton and the American Red Cross. We know the stories, and we happily live in the epilogue. But …
As many of you have heard, the U.S. Department of the Treasury is redesigning the ten dollar bill. In their search, they’re looking for a notable woman to put on …
In honor of March is Red Cross Month, we decided to show our founder, Clara Barton, how to tweet and celebrate with us. Like most who first start out on …