American Red Cross facts for kids
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| Formation | May 21, 1881 |
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| Founder | Clara Barton |
| Legal status | Instrumentality of the United States and a body corporate and politic |
| Purpose | Humanitarian aid |
| Headquarters | American Red Cross National Headquarters Washington, D.C., U.S. |
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Region served
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United States |
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President
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Gail J. McGovern |
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Main organ
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Board of Governors |
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Revenue
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US$2,714,189,000 (2017) |
The American Red Cross (ARC), also known as The American National Red Cross, is a humanitarian group that gives emergency assistance, disaster relief, and teaches people how to prepare for disasters in the United States. It is the official US group related to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and the United States movement to the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.
The groups offers services and developments programs.
History
Creators
Clara Barton
Clara Barton (1821–1912) created the American chapter after learning of the Red Cross in Geneva, Switzerland. In 1869, she went to Europe and became involved with the International Red Cross during the Franco-Prussian War. She wanted to bring the group to America.
Leadership
Recent presidents and CEOs include Gail McGovern, Elizabeth Dole, Bernadine Healy, Mary S. Elcano, Mark W. Everson and John F. McGuire.
Images for kids
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The American Red Cross National Headquarters in Washington, D.C., is a National Historic Landmark.
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Clara Barton, founder of the American Red Cross
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American Red Cross Administrative Headquarters in Washington, D.C.
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American National Red Cross
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American Red Cross providing assistance during the 1994 Northridge earthquake
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Satellite communications after tropical storm Debby in Lake City, Florida, 2012
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An American Red Cross Ship in Greece c. 1920–1925
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ARC is set up in a community hard hit by the tornadoes, Florida, 2007.
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A World War II-era poster encouraged American women to volunteer for the Red Cross as part of the war effort.
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Carney Airfield, Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands Red Cross girl, August 1944
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See also
In Spanish: Cruz Roja Americana para niños
