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American red cross goals
The Red Cross, born of a desire to bring assistance without discrimination to the wounded on the battlefield, endeavors—in its international and national capacity—to prevent and alleviate human suffering wherever it may be found. Its purpose is to protect life and health and to ensure respect for the human being. -
Saving People
The american red cross wanted to saving people when there in need
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The american red cross was established
The american red cross was established May 21, 1881, Washington, D.C.
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First war help
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Helping people in the dust bowl
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First blood donations
Red Cross begins National Blood Donor Service to collect blood for the U.S. military
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Helping the Vietnam refugees
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Major earthquakes
Magnitude 9.0 earthquake off west coast of Indonesia triggers massive tsunami that brings death and destruction to 12 countries. American Red Cross joins international relief effort.
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