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total of 1,618,000 service men and women enjoyed the hospitality
of the Red Cross WWII canteen’s more than 2,000 volunteers. The Red Cross Canteen
was one of the largest and most successful in the nation, and it
was one of the last to close.
The American Red Cross was founded in 1881 by Clara Barton with
the Volunteer purpose of providing relief during emergencies. Since
then, it has grown into a nationwide, nonprofit organization whose missions are as follows:
“The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led
by volunteers and guided by its Congressional Charter and the
Fundamental Principals of the International Red Cross Movement,
will provide relief to victims of disasters and help people prevent,
prepare for, and respond to emergencies.”
Each year the President of the United States proclaim March “Red Cross Month”.
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