"The American Red Cross Bulletin (Vol. IV, No. 2, April 1909)" by the American National Red Cross, reports on the compassionate endeavors of the American Red Cross in the early 1900s. The bulletin concentrates on the Red Cross's response to the calamitous Sicilian and Calabrian earthquakes of 1908, chronicling the profound relief operations implemented in Italy during this cataclysmic event. The publication starts with a moving introduction, emphasizing the importance of the Red Cross and their merciful undertaking to help those impacted by the disaster, directly focusing on the massive devastation in Italy and expressing deep compassion. It showcases the American Red Cross's immediate distribution of aid and resources, including financial contributions to the Italian Red Cross. The initial part presents the organizational framework of the American Red Cross, its partnerships, and establishes the basis for narrating the relief efforts that occurred, like establishing orphanages and shelters for misplaced individuals, highlighting the emotional impact of addressing widespread human misery.
The American Red Cross Bulletin (Vol. IV, No. 2, April 1909)
By American National Red Cross
Witness the American Red Cross rise to the challenge of unimaginable devastation as they race to provide hope and aid amidst the ruins of a tragic earthquake.
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About the AuthorThe 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.
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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