March is American Red Cross Month

The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization that helps people respond to and prepare for emergencies and disasters. History | About | Resources | Clara Barton

History

The International Red Cross began in 1863 in Geneva, Switzerland to provide care during war. The American Red Cross was first headed by Clara Barton in 1881. Find out more

The International Committee of the Red Cross earned the Nobel Peace Prize in 1963. Find out more

About the Red Cross

The American Red Cross provides a variety of services: Diaster, Health and Safety, Blood, International and Community services, Nursing, Diversity, and Preparedness, among others. Find out more

President George W. Bush declared March to be Red Cross Month in 2002. Read the proclamation

Resources

Twin Cities Red Cross Chapter
This chapter of the Red Cross serves our local area in times of disaster, such as during the 35W bridge collapse.

International Committee of the Red Cross
The ICRC serves people in need worldwide, especially those affected by areas of conflict.

International Red Cross and Red Cresent
This is the world's largest humanitarian organization, serving pople in almost every country.

The American Red Cross: A Brief Story
HV577 .A43 1944 (Mpls Campus)

Pioneering with the Red Cross
HV577 .B5 (St Paul Campus)

The Red Cross in Peace and War by Clara Barton
HV568 .B2 1899 (Mpls Campus)

In Peace and War: A Story of Human Service
HV568 .G3 1941 (St Paul Campus)

About Clara Barton