American Red Cross Celebrates 130 Years
Volunteers mobilize in times of disaster, war and crisis
May 19, 2011
Joann Parks hugs Janice Sawyer as the Mississippi River's flooding waters rapidly near her home in Vicksburg.
The
American Red Cross
, the nation's premier emergency response organization, is celebrating 130 years of service. Its volunteers mobilize in times of disaster, war and crisis. And it all began with the vision of one woman.
Compassionate service
They’re on the scene during natural disasters, providing aid and comfort to victims of earthquakes, floods, hurricanes and other catastrophes. The American Red Cross has come to symbolize the ultimate in service.
Suzy DeFrancis, the organization’s chief public affairs officer, says their mission is to help people prevent, prepare for and respond to disasters.
“And we do it primarily through a large corps of volunteers all over the country who come together to help in times of need,” she says.
Clara Barton in 1865 in a photo taken by Mathew Brady
Angel of the Battlefield
It started with Clara Barton, a teacher and lecturer who, in the 1860s, tended to wounded soldiers during the American Civil War and provided medical supplies to ease their suffering. Her dedication earned her the nickname ‘Angel of the Battlefield.’
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