Who inspires you to conquer your dreams? Clara Barton and Florence Nightingale have inspired and influenced me, even more, to pursue my dream of becoming a Registered Nurse (RN.) Clara Barton is memorable for being a very young educator at the age of 15, an American nurse and founder/President of the well-known American Red Cross. Another famous woman in the medical field is Florence Nightingale. Nightingale is known as the “Lady with the Lamp” because she assembled a team of nurses and reduced the…
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Clara Barton: “Angel of the Battlefield” Clara Barton, the founder of the American Red Cross, lived a life of service to others. Clara Barton was born on December 25, 1821, in eastern Massachusetts. Her full name was Clarissa Harlowe Barton, but as a child she liked to be called Clara. Clara was the youngest of five children, and her parents were Sarah and Captain Stephen Barton. Her brothers names were Stephen and David Barton, and her sisters were named Dorothy and Sally. All of her siblings…
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Clarissa Harlowe Barton, or Clara Barton, was born on December 25, 1821 in North Oxford, Massachusetts. Her early childhood consisted of many experiences that proved to be very important in her later life. For example, her father “Stephen” was a politician, horse breeder, and farmer who told his daughter stories of the American Indian Wars- helping Clara learn the importance of keeping an army equipped with food, clothing, and medical supplies. This would prove crucial later in her life” (Piccotti)…
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1 Running head: PROFESSIONAL ROLES & VALUES PROJECT Professional Roles & Values Project Sabina S. Borgen Western Governer’s University Professional Roles & Values 2 Professional Roles & Values Project There are specific functions and benefits that both a regulatory agency and a professional organization entail. The one common objective that exists between the two is to protect the health, safety and wellbeing of the public and their healthcare needs. Through researching both entities…
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Throughout history and even today, women have fought and strived for equal rights. The circumstances of certain time periods allowed women to expand their role in society. For example, the Civil War played a major part in the advancement of women’s roles. When the Civil War broke out, women rose up to serve next to men. With women partaking in the Civil War in roles such as spies and nurses, women transcended their stereotypes and their participation in the war lead to their newly found drive to…
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Miss. Barton led and held leadership for 23 years; therefore, she was one of the first women in American history to do so. The American Red Cross set the standard, cementing their legacy behind them. Currently, they are best known as a blood drive; they supply about 40% of the nation's blood (ARC). Also, the American Red Cross emphasizes and appreciates all volunteers as they play a critical role in providing aid. Not only that, but educating the public…
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The United States involvement in the Spanish-American War seemed inevitable due to its desire to rescue and control, however, it was unnecessary and proved not to be beneficial to the American people. Many American lives were lost and the sacrifice to America was not worth any benefit. The United States genuinely avoided conflict with Spain. President McKinley, his cabinet, as well as Spain tried to avoid going to war. While Americans were aware of the conflict in Cuba, the public supported President…
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provisional president of the Confederacy in April 1861 Jefferson Davis compared the goals of the south to those of the patriots. Lincoln responded by calling the south as being a rebellion against the repressive government, Americas great contribution to history. Lincoln hoped to attack the confederate capital of Richmond Virginia to end the rebellion. In July 1861 Lincoln ordered General McDowell and his army of 30k to attack Beauregard’s force of 20k. There was a Confederate victory at Bull Run that showed…
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The founder of the Red Cross, Clara Barton, once said that the Civil War caused “fifty years in the advance of the normal position” of women. Even before the Civil War, women gathered and raised money to help feed hungry families and to support the town. However, being allowed to form groups that helped the community was the most freedom women received before the Civil War. While widows in the past did own land, and other women left their farms to work in cities during the beginning of the industrial…
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Feng Hua Tan 11B, History 01/22/2015 Chapter 25 - America Moves to the City, 1865-1900 I. The Urban Frontier A. Cities grew up and out, with famed architects perfecting skyscrapers. 1. The city grew from a small compact one that people could walk through to get around to a huge metropolis that required commuting by electric trolleys. 2. Electricity, indoor plumbing, and telephones made city life more alluring. B. Department stores like Macy’s and Marshall Field’s provided urban…
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