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Clara Barton: The Angel of the Battlefield Who Changed Medicine Forever

By: Jonny Wilkes
Originally Published in  HistoryExtra

Clara Barton risked her life on Civil War battlefields, founded the American Red Cross, and fought for equality and justice across the globe.

The article "Clara Barton: The Angel of the Battlefield Who Changed Medicine Forever" from BBC's HistoryExtra is a powerful look at Barton's lifelong devotion to helping others. From nursing wounded Civil War soldiers to founding the American Red Cross, she broke barriers in healthcare, women's rights, and disaster relief, earning her the title “Angel of the Battlefield.”
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