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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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Clara at the Armed Forces Bowl with another Red Cross volunteer.
Military Support

Why a Retired Army Reserve Colonel Became a Red Cross Volunteer

by Anjie Coplin June 12, 2019

The road to the American Red Cross for Col. Clara Moses started in 2017. As a surgical nurse, Clara was in Fort Gordon, Georgia, preparing for deployment when she received …

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Sydney providing care to a patient.
Military Support, Volunteers

National Nurses Week: Meet Nurse Volunteer Sydney Slusser

by Sydney Slusser May 9, 2019

Konnichiwa! My name is Sydney Slusser. I am a Registered Nurse (RN) currently living with my husband and two cats, Emma and Quincy, in Iwakuni, Japan.  I was born in …

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A standing portrait of Jane Delano.

Jane A. Delano: Pioneer of the Modern Nursing Profession

by American Red Cross April 26, 2019April 26, 2019

This month we celebrated Jane A. Delano’s contributions to the Red Cross and the field of nursing, with a wreath laying at Arlington National Cemetery. A pioneer of the modern …

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History, Military Support

SS Red Cross Offers Aid at Outbreak of World War I

by American Red Cross November 1, 2017December 1, 2017

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. …

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History, Military Support

Recognizing Three Red Cross Women Who Persevered: African American History Month

by Nicholas Lemesh February 10, 2017December 8, 2017

The American Red Cross has served our country for more than 135 years. In honor of African-American History Month, we wanted to spotlight three extraordinary women – Frances Elliott Davis, …

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Military Support, Volunteers

Red Cross Volunteer Nurses Serve Across the World with Armed Forces

by American Red Cross May 9, 2016December 1, 2017

We tip our hats to nurses everywhere for National Nurses Week, but couldn’t help calling out some fantastic nurses serving with our Service to the Armed Forces (SAF) department. These volunteer …

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History, Volunteers

From the Archives – Letter from a World War I Nurse

by Nicholas Lemesh January 27, 2016December 1, 2017

From 1914 to 1918, Europe endured the horrors of The Great War, now known as World War I. In recognition of the 100th anniversary of the conflict, “From the Archives” …

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History, Volunteers

From the Archives – Red Cross Nurses In World War I

by Nicholas Lemesh July 10, 2015December 1, 2017

From 1914 to 1918, Europe endured the horrors of The Great War, later known as World War I. In recognition of the 100th anniversary of the conflict, “From the Archives” …

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History, Volunteers

Red Cross Volunteers – From the Archives

by Nicholas Lemesh May 14, 2015April 10, 2016

American Red Cross service delivery began on a very small scale, with one female volunteer. Clara Barton’s passion inspired others to join her in meeting the needs of fellow Americans …

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