Description

Overview:

The American Red Cross (officially named The American National Red Cross) was founded in 1881 by Clara Barton, an American humanitarian and civil rights activist. Barton modeled the American Red Cross (ARC) after the International Red Cross, based in Geneva, Switzerland, which she encountered while volunteering in Europe during the late 1800s. She envisioned an organization that would provide humanitarian aid during wartime and in the event of national calamities.

Subject:

U.S. History

Level:

Community College / Lower Division, College / Upper Division

Material Type:

Primary Source

Author:

Lucy Santos Green

Provider:

Digital Public Library of America

Provider Set:

Primary Source Sets

Date Added:

03/05/2018