Through the dense smoke a reverberation of artillery and whizzing of bullets mingles with the battle cries forced through gnashed teeth of those engaged in close combat. It is a scene straight from ...

On this date in history: In 1832, the first Democratic Party national convention convened in Baltimore. In 1856, Lawrence, Kan., was burned by pro-slavery forces. In 1881, Clara Barton founded the ...

Click to open image viewer. CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. Before founding the American Red Cross, Clara Barton worked as a clerk in this building, which was then the U.S.

Surviving the destruction wrought by tornados, hurricanes or other natural disasters can be a devastating experience. Often, in the immediate aftermath of a catastrophe, people are reeling from shock ...

At the Clara Barton School, young voices and bold questions fill the halls. Serving nearly 500 students in Pre-K through 2nd grade, the school has a clear mission: to develop strong readers, writers ...

FARGO — It wasn’t a typical Wednesday for students at Clara Barton-Hawthorne Elementary. Hundreds of students took part in the school’s walk-a-thon on Sept. 24, with many turning it into a run-a-thon, ...

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