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EPISODE · Jun 8, 2026 · 1 MIN

Clara Barton | The Angel of the Battlefield

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When the Civil War erupted, Clara Barton rushed toward danger instead of away from it. She brought food, medicine, and comfort to wounded soldiers on the front lines, earning the nickname "Angel of the Battlefield." Her service would eventually lead to the founding of the American Red Cross. Visit TheRoadTo250.com and discover the heroes who cared for a nation in crisis.

When the Civil War erupted, Clara Barton rushed toward danger instead of away from it. She brought food, medicine, and comfort to wounded soldiers on the front lines, earning the nickname "Angel of the Battlefield." Her service would eventually lead to the founding of the American Red Cross. Visit TheRoadTo250.com and discover the heroes who cared for a nation in crisis.

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