List of days of the year

21 May - The American Red Cross is established by Clara Barton.

 


The American Red Cross was established by Clara Barton. She founded the organization on 21 May 1881. Barton was inspired by her experiences during the Civil War and by the International Red Cross movement, which she learned about while visiting Europe. She dedicated herself to creating an American branch to provide emergency assistance, disaster relief, and education.

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