IntroductionFrom Childhood to Death Clara Barton dedicated her life to helping others. She is particularly remembered for her work as a battlefield nurse during the Civil War and for founding the American Red Cross. Barton was also a human rights advocate. Equal rights for all men, women, black and white. She worked in the American Equal Rights Association and formed relationships with civil rights leaders such as Anna Dickensen and Fredric Douglass. Her unwavering determination and selflessness are undoubtedly what made her one of the most remarkable nurses in American history. Historical PerspectiveClarissa Harlowe Barton, born December 25, 1821 in North Oxford, Massachusetts. Carissa (Clara) is the youngest of Sarah and Steven Barton's five children. Clara received all of her education and life training from her parents, brothers and sisters. Her father, who was once a war captain, taught Clara everything he knew on the battlefield. Her mother taught her to sew and cook. His two older sisters, Sally and Dorothy, taught him to read before the age of four. His brother Stephen taught him arithmetic and David, his older brother, taught him everything else; for example, how to ride anything on four legs, how to shoot a gun, how to keep balance, and how to care for and care for animals. (OTQEF, 1999, p.1) When Clara was 11 years old, her favorite brother David, fell from the roof of the barn while trying to repair it, he was seriously injured and was not expected to long live. Clara offers to help him and stays by his side for three years. Her brother recovered thanks to Clara's help. These learning experiences gave Clara the drive and determination to achieve whatever she did...... middle of paper ...... African Americans after the Civil War, Barton intervened to help everyone she could. To me, this is what a nurse should feel in their heart. Wanting to become a nurse to be selfless and help the individual get better or to comfort them and stay with them to comfort them in their last moments. She is a true source of inspiration for nurses around the world. ReferencesHolder, VL (2003). From the Maiden with the Right Hand - The Birth of Nursing in America ".ARON journal, 20. From Academic OneFile. Internet. April 16, 2011Marrow, L. (1996).Clara's Heart. Policy Review 75. From Academic One File. Web.April 16, 2011Oracle Think Quest Education Foundation, (OTQEF) (1999) Clara Barton. Retrieved from http.//library.thinkquest.org/5940/cchildhood.html Updike, WA (July 2000). “Angel of the battlefield.” National Parks, 40. From Academic One File. Web.April 25. 2011