Clara barton biography childhood obesity
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By Erin Bloodgood
Elm Staff Writer
Women have always been important to the history of human kind, whether they were acknowledged for it or not. Women have been at the forefront of numerous civil rights movements, as well as advancements and reforms in science and health. They have been the authors of enduring works of literature; they have captivated us as actresses on the silver screen, and they have been scholars, nurses, doctors, teachers, politicians, and scientists. Women have been advocates for causes spanning from the suffrage movement to the feminist movements, to contemporary issues like childhood obesity and defending human rights across the globe. Women have come a long way in terms of recognition and notoriety. As far back as 1911, the United States took the time to set aside specific days to talk about the important contributions of women throughout history. In today’s world, Women’s History Month is celebrated in March, with March 8 being International Women’s Day.
It is important, during this time especially, to remember and celebrate all that women have done for the world. It is easy to look back and remember the great women of the past like Sojourner Truth, Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Harriet Tubman, Eleanor Roosevelt, Clara Barton, Anne Frank, M
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Clara Barton: Angel of the Battlefield
Karen Egenes and Frances Vlasses
U.S. postage stamp issued in 1948 (left) and 1995 (right) honoring Clara Barton.
You must never so much as think whether you like it or not, whether it is bearable or not; you must never think of anything except the need, and how to meet it.
—Clara Barton
Clara Barton (1821–1912) was born in North Oxford, Massachusetts, on Christmas Day in 1821. She was the youngest of the five children born to Stephen and Sarah Barton. The family had deep roots in New England. Her father was descended from Samuel Barton, who came to the Massachusetts colony in 1640. Her grandfather fought in the American Revolution, while her father fought under General Anthony Wayne during the War of 1812.
Clara’s siblings were responsible for much of her early education. By the age of 5, her brother David had taught her to ride a horse, and in a short time, her equestrian skills surpassed those of many men. When Clara was 11, David suffered a serious accident that left him an invalid for the next 2 years. During this time, Clara was responsible for providing the majority of his care, which included both basic comfort measures and the application
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