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Clara Harlowe Barton founded the American Red Cross in 1881 and served as its first president until her resignation in 1904. During her tenure, Barton expanded the mission of the Red Cross from providing relief for sick and wounded soldiers to providing disaster relief during times of peace and war. A stone cottage was named in recognition of her service to her country. The cottage was constructed in 1922 and served as one of six classrooms and dormitories that housed students of Ellis College.
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