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Quote by Clara Barton

“This conflict is one thing I've been waiting for. I'm well and strong and young - young enough to go to the front. If I can't be a soldier, I'll help soldiers.”

Quote by Clara Barton

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Clara Barton, an American nursing pioneer, was born on December 25, 1821, and died on April 12, 1912. She is renowned for her nursing work during the American Civil War and her pivotal role in the founding and development of the American Red Cross. more

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