The American Red Cross is an American organization with an international outreach. It has chapters based all around the world, as well as chapters that cater to local communities within the United States. Its primary paradigm of care and inspiration is to draw forth the spirit of volunteerism and...

THE AMERICAN RED CROSS ASSOCIATION The American Red Cross Association was founded in Washington DC in 1881, by Clara Barton. She was known as the "Angel of the Battlefield" because her heart's desire was to aid servicemen that were combating in the Civil War. President Abra...

Red Cross Australia The Red Cross Australia is a non-profit charity organisation which is a part of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. It is transnational, yet is independent as it deals with Australian problems or Australians in crisis, the organisation produces and supplies ai...

Clara Barton 1. Clarrisa Harlowe Barton was born in North Oxford, Massachusetts on December 25, 1821. she had two older sisters; Dorthy and Sally, and two older brothers; Stephen and David. The were grown-up young adults when Clara was born. Dorthy, the oldest daughter, was tea...

Actions Speak Louder Then Words Have you ever-said one thing and then do another? Have you noticed that your actions can impact louder then your words? Sometimes you don't even have to say anything to impact someone. Don't bite your tongue until you look before you leap. Don&apo...

Isolationism, policy of not interfering with any other country, was America's attitude toward the international politics, even after World War I. When the European countries declared war on each other, starting World War II, America wanted to stay out of the conflict. But, America was "sud...

After working as a reporter on the Kansas City Star, Hemingway decided to enlist in the United States Army. He was rejected because he had a vision problem. Although Hemingway was rejected, he did not feel discouraged. Hemingway underwent his indoctrination period of two weeks and by May 23rd, h...

There is a crisis. It is the shortage of blood. We need more blood donors. There's no substitute for human blood -- vital for delivering oxygen and nutrients, removing waste, healing and fighting infection. A person's blood can, however, be shared with others. Every day, thousands of America...