CLARA BARTON

Birthdate and Birthplac
Clara Barton was born on December 25,1821and was born in Oxford,MA

The Most Notable Things She Is Famous For

Clara Barton was a very persevering woman.She was a pioneer nurse who founded the American Red Cross.She was prominent as a nurse in the American Civil war.Barton built a career helping others.

Early Life Before Becoming Famous

Before becoming famous Clara was a very shy girl.She had different chores like making soap and milking cows.She enjoyed galloping bareback.She read poetry every night.She also learned how to sew and cook.Clara did lots of things before becoming famouse.

Education Received

Clara's older brothers Stephen and David taught her many things.Stephen is very good at math so he taught her everything he knew.David is more of an athlete so he taught her to love animals and horses as much as he did.Her two sisters Dolly and Sarah taught her how to read when she was two.

Occupation
Clara's first job was a teacher.She was teaching a roomful of strangers to get over her shyness.Her second job was a clerk at the U.S. Patent Office her salary was $1,400 per year.Finally she founded the American Red Cross.

Date and location of death
Clara perished on April 12,1912.She perished in Glen Echo,Maryland.

How has the the world benefited from her?

The first reason why the world has benefited from her is because she encouraged people to help out others.She also was a very nice person and she helped people to recover from their sickness.Another thing is she helped during war and that meant a lot to people.Last but not least she loved each and every person she helped out.

FACTS ABOUT CLARA

• At one point clara got paid the same amount as a man
• Her mother didnt show much interest in raisimg her
• Clara opened a school in New Jersey because schools were not free there then

Why did I choose this person?
I chose this because I realized that she helped out people in her own way.She was a very good person.

How was I inspired by her?
I was inspired by her because no matter what people say I'm helping others.That really meant a lot to me.