Clara Barton is best known for her role in the Civil War as:
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Correct answer: A frontline nurse who later founded the American Red Cross
Known as the 'Angel of the Battlefield,' Barton worked independently to bring supplies to soldiers. Her experiences during the war inspired her to establish a permanent organization for disaster relief and medical aid.
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