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Clara Barton

Clara Barton. By: Kayli Kurker And Laurel Sommers Booth. When and where was she born?. Clara Barton was born on December 25, 1821. She was born in her house. She was born on Christmas day!. What was her early life like?.

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Clara Barton

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  1. Clara Barton By: Kayli Kurker And Laurel Sommers Booth

  2. When and where was she born? • Clara Barton was born on December 25, 1821. • She was born in her house. • She was born on Christmas day!

  3. What was her early life like? • Clara was 4 when she started school. • Clara moved to a farm when she was 8 years old. • Clara’s brother David taught her to ride a horse when she was 5. (but they probably didn’t have too much time on school days!)

  4. What were her accomplishments? • Clara got the Germany Iron Cross for helping in the Franco-Prussian war. • Clara spent most of her life helping people.

  5. Why is she famous? • She was president of the Red Cross for 23 years. • She helped both white and black men in the war.

  6. Where and when did she die? • She died in her home in Washington. • She died in 1912. • Clara was 91 years old when she passed away.

  7. How is she remembered? • There’s a monument for Clara in Maryland.

  8. Interesting facts! • Clara (when she was older) lived in Washington DC. • Clara loved cats and one day the president sent her one to thank Clara for her work. • She was at college when her mother died. • The Red Cross organization is still active today.

  9. Sources • Clara Barton Angel of the battle field by:Allison Lassuier. • Clara Barton By:Allison Lassuier • Clara Barton by: Christy Deviller

  10. Thank You • Thank you for watching our show!

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