Wounded
soldiers arriving in Washington D.C. with nothing generated Barton’s notion of
nursing and trailblazing (Nurturing a Nation, 2010). Nevertheless, nursing was
in Barton’s blood, stemming from her childhood in caring for her ailing brother.
She understood the needs of others in their time of suffering. Barton had a heart of caring, no matter the
cost. For example, while on the battlefield, a bullet nearly missed Barton
passing through her sleeve and gaining her the nickname “angel of the battlefield” (Nurturing a
Nation, 2010).
Subsequently
when the war ended, Barton continued her efforts to assist the soldiers.
President Lincoln approved a campaign giving Barton the capability to search
for missing soldiers (Women in History, 2012).
Later while traveling in Europe, Barton witnessed and was educated about
the Red Cross (Women in History, 2012). Upon returning to the states, Barton
lobbied and eventually established the American Red Cross (Nurturing a Nation,
2010).
Click below to learn more about the American Red Cross.
Clara Barton was truly a pioneer! There aren't many nurses that will dodge a real bullet!
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