„Angel of the Battlefield“ – Clara Barton

Information for nursing staff, 2024, 56(4), 42-44.

Y. Markova

Department of Healthcare, Veliko Tarnovo Subsidiary, Medical University – Varna

Abstract.Clara Barton was a compassionate and tenacious dreamer who believed in serving others
and women‘s right to participate in community activities. Driven by her desire to be useful and help those in need, she defied the social norms for women in her time. She is credited with founding the American Red Cross and headed the organization for more than 20 years. The aim of the paper is to present and analyze the civic and journalistic work of American Red Cross nurse Clara Barton. Clara Barton kept multiple diaries and journals throughout her life. Written by her, these important documents cover her time as a battlefield angel, the founding of the American Red Cross, and other activities.

Key words: American Red Cross

Address for correspondence: Yanka Markova, е-mail: yanka.markova@mu-varna.bg