Have you ever asked yourself who is the most important person in history. Clara Barton has had more impact on American society and culture than any other person in history for the three following reasons she was a nurse in the civil war, she founded the American Red Cross, and she was a teacher/patent officer. Clara Barton was widely recognized for her remarkable leadership and humanitarian accomplishments. Presidents, generals, soldiers, and royalty recognized her great contributions to society. Children, schools, streets, and several retail items were named in her honor. Authors dedicated books in her honor and many sent her inscribed copies of their work.
In the Civil War Clara Barton was a battlefield nurse, earring the nickname Angel
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Later after returning home to the United States of America she started a new branch of the International Red Cross in 1881 the new branch was called the American Red Cross. She was the first president of the American Red Cross from 1881 to 1900. While she was the president they served in many natural disasters like Johnstown flood in 1889 and the Galveston flood in 1900. Still to day the American Red Cross are the first one there in a natural disasters, the American Red Cross is the longest lasting American relief organization. The Clara Barton Honor Award is the highest award given by the American Red Cross and it is given to the highest volunteer. The Clara Barton Honor Award stands for meritorious service in volunteer leadership positions held over a period of years. Recipients of the award are inducted into the Clara Barton Honor Society. Barton was awarded national and international honors and accolades. International Red Cross members gave her standing ovations at conferences. Her words of compassion, spoken at Grand Army of the Republic encampments, brought tears to the most hardened of Civil War