Clara Barton

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Clara Barton

• The American Cross founder

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Birth place/ dates of life

• Born December 25, 1821
• Died April 12, 1912
• Born in Oxford Massachusetts

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Early Childhood

• Home educated
• Spelled three syllable words age four
• Stayed at brothers bedside for 2 years

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Middle Childhood/ early adult life

• Age 15 start teaching
• Age 17 became teacher
• Opened a school in North Oxford

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Family Life

• The youngest of five children
• Parents Steve Sarah Barton
• Great family stories from aunt

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obstacles

• shyness

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Acomplishments and Awards

• Founder of American Red Cross
• Being a teacher at 15

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Why she is a Hero

• Founder of Red Cross
• Was a nurse for people in war
• American Teacher

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Why I Think Theyre a Hero

• American Cross founder
• American Teacher
• Had a good feeling for all people