2. Clara Barton By: Kayli Kurker And Laurel Sommers Booth

3. When and where was she born?  Clara Barton was born on December 25, 1821.  She was born in her house.  She was born on Christmas day!

4. What was her early life like?  Clara was 4 when she started school.  Clara moved to a farm when she was 8 years old.  Clara’s brother David taught her to ride a horse when she was 5. (but they probably didn’t have too much time on school days!)

5. What were her accomplishments?  Clara got the Germany Iron Cross for helping in the Franco-Prussian war.  Clara spent most of her life helping people.

6. Why is she famous?  She was president of the Red Cross for 23 years.  She helped both white and black men in the war.

7. Where and when did she die?  She died in her home in Washington.  She died in 1912.  Clara was 91 years old when she passed away.

8. How is she remembered?  There’s a monument for Clara in Maryland.

9. Interesting facts!  Clara (when she was older) lived in Washington DC.  Clara loved cats and one day the president sent her one to thank Clara for her work.  She was at college when her mother died.  The Red Cross organization is still active today.

10. Sources  Clara Barton Angel of the battle field by:Allison Lassuier.  Clara Barton By:Allison Lassuier  Clara Barton by: Christy Deviller

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