Illustration by Mari Fouz. Half a century before she founded the American Red Cross, Clara Barton had her first nursing experience at age 11, when her older brother fell off a barn roof.For nearly ...

Whether direct portrayals or loose inspirations, The Gilded Age has had its fair share of historical appearances throughout its three-year run.

Julian Fellowes’ The Gilded Age blends fiction with history, capturing the drama of 1880s New York high society.

One of the most effective and enduring institutions won by the Civil Rights Movement – the Civil Rights Division of the United States Department of Justice – is under assault.

Trump’s early agenda dismantles Civil Rights Act, advances Project 2025, activists say President Donald Trump's first 100 days in office has sparked concerns he is rolling back decades of civil ...

CLINTON, N.Y. -- Clara Barton is renowned as the nurse who established the American Red Cross, in addition to her humanitarian efforts and advocacy for civil rights. March 26 is recognized as Red ...

Clara Barton (1821-1912) ... She urged D.C. lawmakers to prioritize civil rights for all Americans, according to the National Women's History Museum records. Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune ...

It was Clara Barton, the founder of the American Red Cross, who said, "You must never think of anything except the need, and how to meet it." Barton's philosophy captures the spirit of America’s ...

The number of national park sites devoted to women’s history has risen in recent years but is still small. The lives these 13 places honor, however, are groundbreaking and inspirational — from ...

Clara Barton's unwavering responsibility led her from establishing free schools to founding the American Red Cross, exemplifying how individual dedication can fortify a nation.

Today we have a very special guest joining us, Ms. Clara Barton, founder of the American Red Cross, who recently celebrated her 203rd birthday on December 25th. Clarissa Harlowe Barton, known as Cl… ...

“Relics of Andersonville Prison” (left) is an 1866 photograph of objects left behind by prisoners held at the notorious Andersonville Prison (bottom right) during the Civil War. The objects were ...