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From the Archives–March is Red Cross Month

by Susan Watson March 18, 2015March 17, 2015

The tradition of ‘March is Red Cross Month’ started in 1943, during World War II. Prior to designating March as its official fundraising month, the American Red Cross conducted campaigns …

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March – Red Cross Month in New York City

by Nicholas Lemesh March 17, 2015March 19, 2016

Red Cross Month traces its roots to the Christmas Roll Call, an end-of-year fund-raising effort begun during World War I to aid war victims in Europe.   The colorful flags …

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History

From the Archives: Restorative Face Masks for WWI Soldiers

by Amanda Browe October 2, 2014

World War I caused the death of millions of combatants and civilians, while countless soldiers suffered from injury and disfigurement. Perhaps the most disheartening were facial injuries, as soldiers had …

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Disaster, History

From the Archives: Hurricane Response

by Amanda Browe August 7, 2014

This post was written by Kristen Rowley, Historical Programs intern. The first storm of hurricane season has come and gone. While experts are expecting a fairly mild season, it is …

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History, Holiday, Military Support

Memorial Day Post: Grampa’s House

by Lindy Ross May 26, 2014May 26, 2014

I always loved going to my Grampa’s house. When I was a baby, Grampa would relieve my mom by walking me to his house every day, just the two of …

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Clara Barton, History

From the Archives: Clara Barton’s Office of Missing Soldiers

by Susan Watson May 12, 2014October 25, 2021

Just recently, the Red Cross history team toured the restored Clara Barton’s Office of Missing Soldiers at No. 9, 437½ 7th Street. The office is located in a former Washington, …

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History

From the Archives: National Nurses Week

by Amanda Browe May 6, 2014December 1, 2017

May 6 – May 12, 2014 is National Nurses Week! To honor all Red Cross nurses, past and present, we offer a look at American Red Cross nurses throughout our …

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History

From the Archives: Red Cross Dogs

by Amanda Browe April 21, 2014April 21, 2014

In honor of Pet First Aid Awareness Month, we look back at the role of dogs in the Red Cross. While the American Red Cross did not use dogs during …

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History

From the Archives: Women of the Motor Service

by Amanda Browe March 13, 2014March 20, 2014

As Women’s History Month continues, we honor American Red Cross women in our second and final entry illustrating volunteer services dominated by women. This post will focus on the American …

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From the Archives: Women of the Canteen Service

by Amanda Browe March 6, 2014March 6, 2014

March is Women’s History Month! And to celebrate it, we will be highlighting two volunteer services of the American Red Cross in which women played a predominant role. Our first …

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