"The Red Cross in Peace and War" by Clara Barton details the story of the Red Cross organization with a focus on its development, struggles, and influence. The account highlights its compassion efforts during times of war and its readiness to respond to emergencies during times of peace. This book emphasizes the importance of the Red Cross as a symbol of compassion during conflicts. With a thoughtful tone, Barton uses her experiences and the Red Cross's work during the Cuban campaign to express the need for coordinated compassionate assistance amidst the disorder of war, while recognizing the pain that comes with armed conflicts. Instead of pointing fingers for system problems, she focuses on the Red Cross's aim to ease pain through readiness and collaboration with government organizations. Barton introduces the roots of the Red Cross while showing how essential it is to establish a support network for those impacted by war, presenting the principles of the group she led.
The Red Cross in Peace and War
By Clara Barton
Amidst the chaos of war, a symbol of hope emerges, dedicated to easing suffering and standing ready to aid those in need.
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About the AuthorClarissa Harlowe Barton 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. Since nursing education was not then very formalized and she did not attend nursing school, she provided self-taught nursing care. Barton is noteworthy for doing humanitarian work and civil rights advocacy at a time before women had the right to vote. She was inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame in 1973.
Clarissa Harlowe Barton 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. Since nursing education was not then very formalized and she did not attend nursing school, she provided self-taught nursing care. Barton is noteworthy for doing humanitarian work and civil rights advocacy at a time before women had the right to vote. She was inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame in 1973.
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