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The Red Cross in Peace and War

By Clara Barton
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The author presents a first-person history of the Red Cross movement and its American organization, describing the Geneva Committee's origins, the development of national societies, and their function as an auxiliary to governments in war and disaster. She recounts relief work during the Cuban campaign and the Spanish–American conflict, detailing sanitary assistance at camps, hospital service at the front, volunteer mobilization, and logistical challenges encountered. Throughout, she emphasizes principles of neutrality and humanitarian aid, reflects on obstacles and missed opportunities, and urges peacetime preparation, training, and broad public cooperation to reduce suffering in future emergencies.

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Clara Barton

Clara Barton (1821-1912) was a pioneering American nurse, teacher, and humanitarian, best known for founding the American Red Cross. Her work during the Civil War, where she provided crucial medical care to soldiers, established her reputation as a dedicated and compassionate leader in times of crisis. Barton authored several notable works, including "A Story of the Red Cross; Glimpses of Field Work," which details her experiences and the organization's mission. Throughout her life, she advocated for the rights of the wounded and the importance of humanitarian aid, leaving a lasting impact on the field of nursing and disaster relief.

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