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Clara was the youngest of five children. She had two older sisters and two older brothers. Her older siblings taught her to read and write when she was young. Clara did very well in school. When Clara was eleven years old, her brother fell off the roof of a barn and became very sick. While caring for her brother, Clara realized that she enjoyed nursing.

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Clara Barton Live Lesson - Google Slides - 21 December 2021

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Clara Barton was born on December 25th, 1821 in North Oxford, Massachusetts.  Her parents were Stephen and Sarah Barton.  Her father owned a farm, so Clara learned how to work hard when she was a young girl.  She did chores like chopping wood and milking cows.  Clara also loved riding horses.  Clara was a very timid; however, despite being very shy, Clara was also brave and courageous. Clara grew up to be a very important historical figure.

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Clara Barton began teaching at the age of 15 years old.  In 1850, Clara moved to New Jersey and began teaching there.  She decided to get a degree in education.  Clara attended a teaching college in New York.  Clara graduated from college in 1851.  After Clara graduated from college, she began teaching at a private school.  Clara offered to teach without pay for children that could not afford to attend school.  Clara eventually quit her job as a private educator to open a free public school.  Clara worked hard, and by 1854, the public school had 600 students.

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When the Civil War began, Clara Barton learned that basic medical supplies were needed on the battlefield. Clara Barton worked to serve the troops by collecting and storing supplies that were donated. Clara also attended to troops on the front lines. Clara Barton was extremely brave and courageous to help the troops.

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Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross in 1881.

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After the Civil War, Clara Barton organized a search to locate over 22,000 missing soldiers from the war.

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Clara Barton: The Angel of the Battlefield - Reading A-Z - Projectable View - 21 December 2021

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Clara Barton: The Angel of the Battlefield - Reading A-Z - Projectable View - 21 December 2021