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The American Red Cross Bulletin (Vol. IV, No. 3, July 1909)

By American National Red Cross

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Witness the gripping untold stories of compassion amidst chaos as a dedicated organization races against time to deliver aid to victims of earthquakes and massacres.

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2023-11-08
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"The American Red Cross Bulletin (Vol. IV, No. 3, July 1909)" by the American National Red Cross, is a snapshot of early 20th-century humanitarian aid, spotlighting the Red Cross's crucial role in global disaster relief. It vividly recounts harrowing events, such as the earthquake in Italy and brutal massacres in Eastern Turkey, showcasing both the physical devastation and human suffering that demanded immediate action. The document also introduces key figures like President William H. Taft, who worked alongside dedicated committee members to mobilize resources and implement aid programs. As the bulletin unfolds, it paints a powerful picture of the challenges and triumphs of delivering assistance to desperate people, emphasizing the organization's unwavering compassion amid chaos and showcasing the massive coordinated efforts needed to alleviate suffering in the face of both natural disasters and human conflict.

About the Author

The American National Red Cross is a nonprofit humanitarian organization that provides emergency assistance, disaster relief, and disaster preparedness education in the United States. Clara Barton founded the organization in 1881 after initially learning of the Red Cross from the country of Switzerland. Barton resigned in 1904 with Mabel Thorp Boardman taking control soon after. It is the designated US affiliate of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and the United States movement to the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.

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