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History

Clara Barton’s Dress: A Piece of Red Cross History Restored

by American Red Cross March 16, 2023March 20, 2023

Watch how Conservator Newbold ‘Newbie’ Richardson dresses the mannequin and learn more about Clara Barton’s dress. Historical garments are artifacts that can tell us a great deal about the person …

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History, Military Support

How the Red Cross Supported U.S. Military Troops Serving in the Spanish American War

by American Red Cross April 4, 2022April 7, 2022

More than 100 years ago on February 15, the USS Maine exploded in Cuba’s Havana Harbor. The explosion, resulting in over 200 deaths, served as a catalyst for the Spanish …

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When We Link Arms, We Rise: Meet Some of the Women Who Lead Like Clara Barton

by American Red Cross December 23, 2021December 23, 2021

“When I think of Clara Barton, I’m inspired by her persistence and lifelong service to others.” Sara Horein is one of our Tiffany Circle leaders, a network of women inspired …

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Clara Barton, History

A Unique Piece of History: Clara Barton’s Trunk Bed

by Sarah Layton December 6, 2021December 6, 2021

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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Fun Facts About Clara Barton: Get inspired to Lead Like Her

by Beth Pullias, Red Cross Social Media Team December 1, 2021December 2, 2021

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 …

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Clara Barton, History

Red Cross Women Paving the Way Throughout History

by Jackie Walters, NHQ Red Cross Volunteer, Historical Programs and Service to the Armed Forces April 30, 2021November 30, 2021

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 …

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An oil painting of Clara Barton, the American Red Cross founder.
Archives, Clara Barton, Red Cross Life

Celebrating 138 Years of Service

by Gail McGovern, President and CEO of the American Red Cross May 21, 2019November 30, 2021

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 …

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Cutout Clara standing with a Red Cross and a toy emergency response vehicle.
Clara Barton, History, Volunteers

March is Red Cross Month: Meet Cutout Clara

by American Red Cross March 2, 2018October 25, 2021

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, …

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History

Black History Month: Honoring Frederick Douglass

by American Red Cross February 8, 2018January 31, 2022

This Black History Month, we are honoring Black men and women who played a pivotal role in helping the American Red Cross become the organization that it is today. Meet …

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Blood

Welcome Little Clara: Lifesaving Blood Donations Helped Give New Life

by American Red Cross October 19, 2017

By Brian Boyle, American Red Cross Officer, National Partnerships, Biomedical Services, and Blood Recipient I was eighteen years old during the summer of 2004 when my life changed drastically in the …

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