CLARA BARTON

CLARA STARTS HER LEGACY

• April, 1861 in Washington DC
• Clara Barton gave supplies to the union troops from her own house

CLARA ASKS FOR & RECEIVES DONATIONS

• July 21, 1861
• Clara starts a distribution agency for supplies for soldiers
• Clara helps soldiers at Battle of Manassas

CLARA GOES INTO BATTLE

• August 9, 1962
• Battle of Cedar Mountain
• First documented battle of Clara Barton serving soldiers on the field

CLARA AT BATTLE OF ANTIETAM

• Arrived before the battle
• Brought needed medical supplies
• Nearly killed by bullet
• Known as "Angel of the Battlefield"

FOUNDED AMERICAN RED CROSS

• First Red Cross flag flew in the US in may 21 1881
• Red Cross continues to help people today