Who was She?
Clara Barton's birthplace
Oxford, Massachusetts?
Nickname
"Angel of the Battlefield"
Bordentown, New Jersey
When did it originate
May 21st, 1881
Her dress
Taking care of her ill brother
Job
Transport supplies to Union soldiers
What age did she start?
17 years old
Retirement year
1904
Who donated it?
Ms. Susan H. Stafford
What organization did she find?
American Red Cross
Head Nurse for General Benjamin Butler's units
How many first attended?
6 students
the federal government
What years was it worn?
1860s
Pioneer in...
humanitarianism and advocacy
Locations
Maryland, Virginia, and South Carolina
How many attended at the end of the year?
over 200 students
Program that reconnected soldiers with families
Office of Missing Soldiers
What occasions?
Speaking engagements, luncheons, and special occasions
First women to receive...
the Congressional Medal
Role with Frances Gage
Help prepare formerly enslaved people for their lives in freedom
Why did she quit?
Principal hired was a man who was making twice her salary.
Death Date
April 12th, 1921
Who is Ms. Stafford