This African-American History Month, we are honoring black men and women whose contributions were essential to our history. For this week’s feature, we’d like to highlight Frances Reed Elliott Davis …
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African-American History Month: Honoring Dr. Jerome Holland
This year, for African-American History Month, we are honoring black men and women whose contributions were essential to our history. For this week’s feature, we’d like to highlight Dr. Jerome …
30th Anniversary of the Spitak Earthquake in Armenia
Thirty years ago today, on December 7, 1988, a 6.9 earthquake devastated Armenia. Also known as the Spitak earthquake due to the fault rupture’s proximity to the town of Spitak, the massive quake hit a densely populated region in Armenia. At least 25,000 died, …
March is Red Cross Month: Meet Cutout Clara
It’s Red Cross Month! Every March, the American Red Cross celebrates Red Cross Month to honor the more than 300,000 volunteers who help us fulfill our mission across the country, …
African-American History Month: Honoring Shirley Hines-Atkins
This African-American 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. This …
African-American History Month: Honoring Steve Bullock
This African-American 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. …
African-American History Month: Honoring Gwen T. Jackson
This African-American 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. This …
African-American History Month: Honoring Frederick Douglass
This African-American 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. This …
Former Donut Dollie Celebrates 105th Birthday
Story by Peter Macias, Director of Communications for Service to the Armed Forces Birthday celebrations are special. Each year these celebrations help us recognize our impact and special place in …
SS Red Cross Offers Aid at Outbreak of World War I
A True Demonstration of Impartial Humanitarianism At the outbreak of the Great War, the American Red Cross announced a special appeal to fund a hospital relief ship bound for Europe. …