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Established the First Free Public School in New Jersey
In 1853, Clara Barton established the first free public school in New Jersey. She did regonize the need for free education in that state. She saw many children and their families that could not pay for their education, so she decided to open a free school, which many people did disagree with that. -
Became the First Woman to Work for the U.S. Patent Office
After a male pricipal was appinted at her own school, she resigned and moved to Washington D.C., where she became the first woman to work for the U.S. Patent Office. She worked as a clerk, and she did receive the same amount of pay as the men did. She was around the first women to receive the same pay as men, and the first woman to hold a government job. -
"Angel of the Battlefield"
In the year of 1862, Clara Barton helped the Union Army in multiple battles. She helped out, as a nurse, in the Battle of Fredericksburg, Antietam, Second Manassas, and Cedar Mountain. Her hard work of saving the Union soldiers got her the nickname, "Angel of the Battlefield." -
General Correspondent for the Friends of Paroled Soldiers
In 1865, after the Civil War had ended, President Abraham Lincoln appointed Clara Barton as the General Correspondent for the Friends of Paroled Soldiers. Her job was to locate missing soldiers. To do so, she established the Bureau of Records of Missing Men of the Armies of the United States. She ended up solving the mysteries of thousands of soldiers. -
Lecture Tours & Women's Suffrage
In 1866, Clara Barton began to go on lecture tours to share her experiences in the Civil War. This tour ended up lasting around two years. Also, she became great friends with Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony, and became a strong supporter fro women's suffrage. -
Participation During the Franco-Prussian War
In 1870, Clara Barton helped in the Franco-Prussian War, along with others that were from the International Red Cross. She wanted to help because she has experienced many times what soldiers can go through when part of a battle. One of the many things she did was give out relief supplies, and help make new clothes. -
Founded the American Red Cross
In 1881, at the age of 60 years, she founded the American Red Cross. The American Red Cross was devoted to help people who are in need of anything, like supplies and care, and it still is today. She lead this organization for 23 years, from the year it began to 1904. -
Participation in the Spanish-American War
In 1898, Clara Barton, along with several nurses, went to Cuba to help out in the Spanish-American War. She was 76 years old at that time. She helped provide supplies, and helped nurse the wounded. -
Established the National First Aid Association of America
After her presidency of the American Red Cross was over, she immediately established the National First Aid Association of America. This organization helped with the development of first aid kits, basic first aid instruction, and more. This organization did not last long, since it later became part of the American Red Cross. -
"The Story of My Childhood"
In 1907, Clara Barton published her book, "The Story of My Childhood." This book was only one book from a series she had. These books are her autobiographies, telling readers of her experiences of her childhood.
