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Clara Barton

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

CLARA BARTON

FOUNDER OF THE AMERICAN RED CROSS
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CLARA IS A CHRISTMAS GIFT

CLARA WAS BORN ON DECEMBER 25, 1821

HER FIRST PATIENT

HER BROTHER DAVID WAS INJURED DURING A BARN RAISING

For two years, Clara cared for her younger brother while he recovered from his fall.
He grew up to be a famous soldier.

PAINFULLY SHY

CLARA GOT GOOD GRADES, BUT HER SHYNESS MADE SCHOOL DIFFICULT.

ONE FRIEND

CLARA WAS SO SHY SHE HAD ONLY ONE FRIEND: NANCY FITTS

A doctor told Clara's mom that being a teacher would force Clara to overcome her shyness.

CLARA BECOMES A TEACHER

AT AGE 15, CLARA STARTED HER TEACHING CAREER.

EDUCATION FOR ALL

CLARA SOON OPENED A FREE SCHOOL IN NEW JERSEY

After teaching for about 20 years, Clara moved to Washington, D.C. where she became the first female patent officer.

The Civil War was America's bloodiest war and a desire to serve the soldiers put Clara on the path that would lead her to fame.