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American Red Cross
Cross Your Heart
On May 21, 1881, Clara Barton and a group of like-minded
advocates founded the American Red Cross in Washington,
D.C. Barton headed the Red Cross for 23 years,
conducting its first domestic and overseas disaster
relief efforts, and aiding the United States military
during the Spanish-American War. For over 120 years, the
American Red Cross has been the face of emergency aid.
Each year, the President of the United States
proclaims March “Red Cross Month,” an opportunity for
the organization to promote its services to the American
public. This March, the American Red Cross celebrates
raising approximately $1.2 billion to provide crucial
aid for Tsunami victims.
Pictured Above: Shirley
Temple appeals for public support for the American Red
Cross in 1936.
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