The American Red Cross was founded today, May 21, in 1881. Inspired by the Red Cross in Switzerland, This one amazing woman campaigned for an American Red Cross society and for ratification of the Geneva Convention protecting the war-injured.
Clara Barton
Clara headed the Red Cross for 23 years, during which time it conducted its first domestic and overseas disaster relief efforts, aided the United States military during the Spanish-American War and campaigned successfully for the inclusion of peacetime relief work as part of the International Red Cross Movement.
Because of one woman's voice, over 100 years ago, the Red Cross continues to help people in crisis across the entire world.
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