the US Patent Office. She started working on the battlefield as a volunteer. At first her basic job was to distribute bandages and war supplies to the wounded soldiers. Barton took her job to another extreme. Barton was given permission to distribute supplies directly to the front-line of war after writing countless letters to her contacts asking for their support in what she wanted to do for her country. She continued her job of volunteering on the front-line and helping wounded soldiers without fail until the end of the Civil War. She was known by many, especially soldiers, to be very sympathetic and helpful. Many people called her the Angel of the Battlefield. She always gave attention to all of the soldiers and did everything that she could to make their experience more bearable. Not only did she help bandage up wounded soldiers, but she also looked out for their own welfare. Barton would be the only nurse riding on a train full of injured soldiers with her intent to help feed and nurse all of the soldiers while they were on the train. She would do anything in her power to help the soldiers in any way that she could. After the Civil War, Miss Barton started a letter writing campaign in search of missing soldiers as well as lobbying for the rights of ex-slaves and womens right to vote. Due to health reasons, Miss Barton traveled to Europe for some rest and relaxation. While, she learned of the Red Cross. To learn more about the Red Cross Program, Barton followed some people who volunteered for the Red Cross during the Franco-Russian War. She ministered to many sick people in Europe and aided many people who had suffered through disasters. While doing this, Barton learned more about the Red Cross and, as time went by, she became determined that the Red Cross was something that the United States needed. When it was time for Clara to return home, she brought back all of the information that she would need to start the...
