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It All Started With A Television Ad: Meet Bernita Gallego Barfield

by Olivia Frasca, NHQ Volunteer Blog Writer August 22, 2022August 22, 2022

A television ad made all the difference for Bernita Gallego Barfield. It was the summer of 1967 and the U.S. had significantly increased its military presence in Southeast Asia because …

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Blood, History

Dr. Charles R. Drew’s Life & Legacy: A Chat with His Daughter Dr. Sylvia Drew Ivie

by American Red Cross June 3, 2022June 3, 2022

If you’ve ever seen one of our Red Cross bloodmobiles, you can thank blood banking pioneer, Dr. Charles R. Drew. As the first Medical Director of the American Red Cross …

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History, Military Support

How the Red Cross Supported U.S. Military Troops Serving in the Spanish American War

by American Red Cross April 4, 2022April 7, 2022

More than 100 years ago on February 15, the USS Maine exploded in Cuba’s Havana Harbor. The explosion, resulting in over 200 deaths, served as a catalyst for the Spanish …

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Gwen T. Jackson Portrait from 1988
History

Black History Month: Honoring Gwen T. Jackson

by American Red Cross February 7, 2022February 8, 2022

This Black History Month, we’re honoring Black men and women who played a pivotal role in helping the American Red Cross become the organization that it is today. Meet Gwen …

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Historical portrait of Jesse O. Thomas.
Archives, History

Black History Month: Honoring Jesse O. Thomas

by American Red Cross February 6, 2022February 4, 2022

This Black History Month, we’re honoring Black men and women whose contributions were essential to our history. Meet Jesse O. Thomas, an educator who paved the way for the future …

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History

Black History Month: Honoring Dr. Jerome Holland

by American Red Cross February 4, 2022February 7, 2022

This Black History Month, we’re honoring Black men and women whose contributions were essential to our history. Meet Dr. Jerome H. Holland, a passionate advocate for blood research and a …

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An old portrait of Shirley sitting in her D.C. office.
History

Black History Month: Honoring Shirley Hines-Atkins

by American Red Cross February 4, 2022February 4, 2022

This Black History Month, we are honoring Black men and women who played a pivotal role in helping the American Red Cross become the organization that it is today. Meet …

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A historical portrait of Mary McLeod Bethune.
Archives, History

Black History Month: Honoring Mary McLeod Bethune

by American Red Cross February 3, 2022February 3, 2022

This Black History Month, we are honoring Black men and women whose contributions were essential to our history. Meet Mary McLeod Bethune, whose dedication to academics and equality helped expand …

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History

Black History Month: Honoring Steve Bullock

by American Red Cross February 2, 2022February 3, 2022

This Black History Month, we’re honoring black men and women who played a pivotal role in helping the American Red Cross become the organization that it is today. Meet Steve …

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A historical photo of Frances Reed Elliott Davis.
Archives, History

Black History Month: Honoring Frances Reed Elliott Davis

by American Red Cross February 1, 2022February 1, 2022

This Black History Month, we’re honoring Black men and women whose contributions were essential to our history. Meet Frances Reed Elliott Davis whose passion for nursing and helping communities led …

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