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American Red Cross?
A specialist in dealing with events beyond its control, The American National Red Cross offers disaster relief, shelter, and other humanitarian services through more than 700 chapters nationwide. Although it was chartered by Congress in 1905, the American Red Cross isn't a government agency. The not-for-profit organization relies on the efforts of nearly a million volunteers. Aside from helping victims of about 70,000 US and foreign disasters each year, the American Red Cross teaches CPR, safety, and first aid courses; provides support for US military personnel; and maintains the largest blood and plasma banks nationwide. The group is a member of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
Did Clara barton make the first us flag?
yes she was aslo the first president of the american red cross
When did segegation start?
Segregation is still in the us today and it started in 1550!! When slavery ended it still had racial segregation we don't know the exact year it started but it ended in 1967
Why does the media color code US maps red and blue?
The media typically color maps red and blue to reflect the different US political parties. Blue is for the Democrats and red for Republicans.
How many new businesses are started in us each year?
I had the same question, and found the answer on Census.Gov. They track the number of new business births and deaths each year. Unfortunately, their data is 4 years behind. Here's the link to their data tables: http://www.census.gov/csd/susb/susbdyn.htm
What year did the government agree to a red cross in the US?
The red cross was started in 1864.
When is American Red Cross month in the US?
March is the American Red Cross Month. Every year on March 1, the President declares March the American Red Cross Month. This tradition started in 1943 with President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
How many red cross volunteers are in the us?
6
Which statement describes the role the US plays in the International Red Cross?
The U.S. is the largest financial contributor to the International Red Cross.
Who is credited with founding the red cross the US?
Clara barton
Who is credited with finding the Red Cross in the US?
Clara Barton.
Where can you find a red cross first aid class?
in the US dial 1-800-red-cross they will let you know the closest location.
Is he international red cross of World War 2 the same as the red cross in the us today?
No. The American Red Cross is technically a separate organization from the International Red Cross. The American Red Cross was founded by Clara Barton in Washington, D.C. in 1881. She was inspired by the International Red Cross, which was originally founded in Switzerland. See related link for further information on the founding of the American Red Cross. See related link for further information on the history of the International Red Cross, which was founded by Henry Dunant in 1859.
Is the American Red Cross a part of the US Government or a health group?
No, the American Red Cross is not part of the US government.No, the Red Cross isn't a Government Health Group. It is a non profit organization to provide relief to victims of disaster and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.
What year was soccer started in the US?
it started in the early 1960's
Which woman brought the Red Cross to the US?
Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross.
American Red Cross?
A specialist in dealing with events beyond its control, The American National Red Cross offers disaster relief, shelter, and other humanitarian services through more than 700 chapters nationwide. Although it was chartered by Congress in 1905, the American Red Cross isn't a government agency. The not-for-profit organization relies on the efforts of nearly a million volunteers. Aside from helping victims of about 70,000 US and foreign disasters each year, the American Red Cross teaches CPR, safety, and first aid courses; provides support for US military personnel; and maintains the largest blood and plasma banks nationwide. The group is a member of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
