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I spent several summers working for the Red Cross but never really explored their structure. This paper provided me the opportunity. The provides the following services nationwide: - Disaster planning, preparedness, and education; prompt emergency relief to vic ....

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.... and Red Crescent Movement was created in Geneva, Switzerland, in October 1863. Its purpose was to provide nonpartisan care to the wounded and sick in times of war. As a symbol of neutrality, the Red Cross insignia was adopted at this first International Conference and was to be used by national relief societies. The representatives of twelve governments, in August 1864, signed the First Geneva Convention Treaty. The extraordinary efforts of Henry Dunant led to the eventual establishment of the International Red Cross. In 1881, due to the dedication and devotion of Clara Barton the American Red Cross was established. Today, the organizationâ ....