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Feminist cred: Clara Barton served as a Union nurse in the Civil War before founding the American Red Cross, becoming an avid women's rights advocate, and working closely with Frederick Douglass in the fight for civil rights.

What you'll need: Long dark layers, garnished with lace, and as many ruffles as you can muster. Don't forget the humanitarian's signature center part.