During the Civil War she distributed medical supplies for the wounded and in 1881 she became the first president of the American Red Cross.
This postcard is postmarked in 2003 with 23 cent stamp.
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Clarissa Harlowe "Clara" Barton (December 25, 1821 – April 12, 1912) was a pioneer nurse who founded the American Red Cross. In addition to being a hospital nurse, she worked as a teacher, patent clerk, and humanitarian.
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