Extra Mile: BARTON, Clara plaque in Washington, D.C. by Sam Pena

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Clarissa Harlowe Barton (December 25, 1821 – April 12, 1912) was a pioneer American teacher, nurse, and humanitarian. She has been described as having had an "indomitable spirit" and is best remembered for organizing the American Red Cross. Clara Barton was born in Oxford, Massachusetts. She was one of five children. Barton's father and mother were abolitionists. Clara's father was a farmer and horse breeder, while her mother Sarah managed the household. The two later helped found the first Universalist Church in Oxford. Source: WikipediaThe American Red Cross(also known as the American National Red Cross) is a humanitarian organization that provides emergency assistance, disaster relief and education inside the United States, as part of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. Today, in addition to domestic disaster relief, the American Red Cross offers compassionate services in five other areas: community services that help the needy; support and comfort for military members and their families; the collection, processing and distribution of lifesaving blood and blood products; educational programs that promote health and safety; and international relief and development programs. Source: Wikipedia

Clara Barton 1821 - 1912
CLARA BARTON LIVED A LIFETIME OF TIRELESS SERVICE TO OTHERS. DURING THE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR, SHE BECAME KNOWN AS THE "ANGEL OF THE BATTLEFIELD.", DELIVERING SUPPLIES AND CARING FOR THE SICK AND WOUNDED. AFTER THE WAR, BARTON ORGANIZED A CAMPAIGN TO LOCATE MISSING SOLDIERS. HER ENDURING LEGACY WAS THE FOUNDING, IN 1881, OF THE AMERICAN RED CROSS, AN ORGANIZATION WHOSE NAME BECAME SYNONYMOUS WITH DISASTER PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE AND RELIEF.

"You must never so much think as whether you like it or not; you must never think of anything except the need, and how to meet it."

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Artist: Sam Pena(click name for more of that artist's work)
Related subjects: Civil War; Emergency Services / Law Enforcement; Women
Location: 15th St NW between F & G Sts Washington, D.C. Extra Mile

Nearest Metro: Federal Triangle(Orange - Blue - Silver) (click station name for all sculptures nearby) (dcMem ID #715 )

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