During the outbreak of the France and Prussia war, Clara could not be still knowing the hardships of many French civilians. She joined the relief efforts and an organization called the Red Cross, which provided humane services to all victims during wartime. Miss Barton returned back to the United States and founded her greatest accomplishment the American Red Cross; she persuaded the government to sign the treaty of Geneva to help provide aid to Americans for natural disasters. In her 70’s Clara continued to do relief work in the field and for the American Red Cross. She died at the age of 90 from complications of a cold (Civil War Nurse, para, 22).
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Amanda,
ReplyDeleteInteresting facts about Clara Barton. I think it's interesting that she lived to be 90 just like Florence Nightingale. Mary Mahoney lived long too. I think this is probably exceptionally long for that time period. Such a great pioneer and the American Red Cross is such a wonderful organization today because of her foresight.