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American Red Cross: Quick Facts

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Also Known As American National Red Cross
Date 1881 - present
Areas Of Involvement humanitarianism • American Red Cross Month • American Red Cross Month 2016
Related People Elizabeth Dole • Clara Barton • Mabel Thorp Boardman

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