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History of the Red Cross
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Angel of the Battlefield Created
Clara Barton started the 'angel of the battlefield' program and begins to help injured servicemen in the Civil War. -
Red Cross is founded
Red Cross comitee is founded in Geneva Switzerland. -
Clara Barton establish the Red Cross
Clara Barton and associates establish the Red Cross program -
Clara Bartons last relief operation
Clara Bartons last relief operatiopn at age 77 was at Gavelston Texas on behalf of the victems of hurricanes and tidal waves. -
the Mercy Ship sails to Europe
The Red Cross Mercy Ship sails to Europe with medicle staff after the following breakout of World War 2 -
Red Cross begins the blood drive
Red Cross begins the national blood donor service to collect blood for the U.S. military with Dr. Charles R. Drew formerly of the Plasma for Brittian program as medicle director. -
World War II Clubmobiles
World War II Clubmobiles begin service in England -
Red Cross today
Red Cross continues to be called for disasters all over the world.