1821- Clara was born December 25, 1821 in Oxford Massachusetts
1852- Founded one of the first public schools, in Bordentown New Jersey. Her school began with 6 students and then grew to 600 students
1854- She moved to Washington D.C. and took a job in a patent office, she was the first women to hold an independent clerkship
1862- Clara started distributing first aid supplies to hospitals, camps and battle fields and also began helping wounded soldiers
1864- She was honored with the title of The Super Superintendent of Union Nurses
1869- She talked about her experiences and had a physical break down and a doctor advised her to go to Europe to rest
1873- She returned to the U.S. after learning about the International Red Cross
1881- Clara established the American Red Cross Association
1897- She moved to Glen Echo and over sees Red Cross until she resigns in 1904
