George Wunderlich on Clara Barton
Clara Barton lived and worked in a Washington, D.C., boarding house and employed as many as 12 clerks in her Missing Soldiers Office. In 1996, the General Services Administration (GSA) was preparing the building for demolition when they discovered artifacts proving this was her lost office.
George Wunderlich talked about Clara Barton, founder of the American Red Cross, and her role in humanitarian relief as he gave a tour of the… read more
George Wunderlich talked about Clara Barton, founder of the American Red Cross, and her role in humanitarian relief as he gave a tour of the Clara Barton Missing Soldiers Office Museum. Mr. Wunderlich talked about the restoration work that had been done as the museum was preparing to open. He also responded to viewer calls and electronic communications.
Clara Barton lived and worked in a Washington, D.C., boarding house and employed as many as 12 clerks in her Missing Soldiers Office. In 1996, the General Services Administration (GSA) was preparing the building for demolition when they discovered artifacts proving this was her lost office. close
People in this video
Hosting Organization
Series
Related Video
-
Open Phones
Telephone lines were open for viewer comments on the release of U.S. Army Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl. He was released by the…
-
Clara Barton and the Missing Men Project
Jamie Stiehm talked about the humanitarian efforts of Civil War nurse Clara Barton, founder of the Red Cross. Ms. Steihm…
-
Open Phones with Keith Huxen, Part 2
Keith Huxen, senior director of research and history for the National World War II Museum, responded to viewer comments …
-
Clara Barton's Missing Soldiers Office, Part 1
Clara Barton - known as the "Angel of the Battlefield'' and founder of the American Red Cross - converted rooms in a Was…