1. Clara Barton
Whether it was nursing her older brother back to health, teaching underprivileged children, or comforting a dying soldier, Clara Barton, the founder of the Red Cross, was a true historical heroine. ... When the Civil War began, colleges for women's nursing were not in existence (Hamilton 39).19 Clara and other medics acquired the necessary ability behind the lines (Hamilton 39).20 She fed food to the injured, held a sick man's hand, and removed pieces of ammunition lodged within men using only a pocketknife (Sands 12).21 Due to her dedication, Clara was often called "Angel of the Ba...
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