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Clarissa Harlowe Barton—teacher, government employee, and humanitarian—founded the American Red Cross in 1881. She led the organization for 23 years, retiring in 1904. Her legacy lives on reflected in the humanitarian sprit of Red Cross volunteers and staff.
On May 21, 1881, Clara founded the American Red Cross, and by 1882, the U.S. ratified the Geneva Conventions — laws that, to this day, protect the war-wounded and civilians in conflict zones. This later resulted in a U.S. congressional charter, officially recognizing Red Cross services.
In 1881, after observing the success of the International Red Cross in Europe, social reformer and nursing pioneer Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross to provide assistance for Americans suffering from disasters or serving on the battlefield. Barton served as the agency’s president until 1904.
Clara Barton founded the organization in 1881 after initially learning of the Red Cross from the country of Switzerland. Barton resigned in 1904 with Mabel Thorp Boardman taking control soon after.
Clara Barton was an educator and nurse who assisted soldiers during the American Civil War. She became the founder of the American Red Cross in 1881.
Clara Barton leads the American Red Cross through its founding and first two decades of service, including the first domestic disaster response, U.S. Senate ratifying the Geneva Convention, and our first international relief efforts. Henry Dunant, founder of Red Cross Movement, is born in Geneva, Switzerland.
The Red Cross, a global humanitarian network which aids victims of disasters and armed conflict, was co‑founded in 1863 by Swiss businessman Henry Dunant.
Clarissa Harlowe Barton (December 25, 1821 – April 12, 1912) was an American nurse who founded the American Red Cross. She was a hospital nurse in the American Civil War, a teacher, and a patent clerk.
Clara Barton (born Dec. 25, 1821, Oxford, Mass., U.S.—died April 12, 1912, Glen Echo, Md.) was the founder of the American Red Cross. Barton was educated at home and began teaching at age 15. She attended the Liberal Institute at Clinton, N.Y. (1850–51).
Humanitarians Clara Barton and Adolphus Solomons found the American Red Cross, an organization established to provide humanitarian aid to victims of wars and natural disasters.