Articles related to "Clara Barton"

Clara Barton's efforts during the Civil War saved countless lives. She then went on to locate remains of thousands of men and later formed the Red Cross.

Red Cross founder Clara Barton had a surprising and illicit love affair with a married colonel during the Civil War.

Clara Barton was born in 1821.Though she is remembered as the founder of the American Red Cross, it was during the US Civil War that her humanitarian work began.

Featuring famous great thinkers and movers whose birthday falls on Christmas Day, December 25th. Names include Newton, Clara Barton, Sadat, Ripley and Nobel laureates.

Another "sister of mercy" was Mary Ann Bickerdyke. While Dix was gathering forces in Washington, Bickerdyke was taking matters into her own hands in Galesburg Illinois.

A brief look at the life of Cyrus West Field, member of a distinguished New England family, who conceived the project of international telegraphic communication.

In 1847 the Duchesse de Praslin was murdered in Paris by her husband. Popular opinion held that the governess, Henriette Deluzy, was his mistress and an accomplice.

Touring Key West Lighthouse and Keepers Quarters gives you a rare glimpse into Key West's history. And kids shouldn't miss climbing 80 feet up to the observation deck!

Recorded during a time of personal upheaval, Climbing is the debut album from Matt Russell. Stripped musically and emotionally charged, it's available on Apology Records

Madame Sherri swept into New England without notice and kept the natives enthralled by her mystery for many years to come.

An ancestor of Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Delano left behind her own legacy of providing medical assistance for those in need.

Long before Richard Nixon married Patricia Ryan and went on to the US Presidency, he had been engaged to a young woman who was a fellow student at Whittier High School.

It's no coincidence that a large number of famous leaders have last names ending with the letter "n". This "n" factor applies to an amazing number of famous leaders.