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9th - 10th
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American Red Cross

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Home page of the American Red Cross with links to disaster services, biomedical services, international services, community services, military services, health and safety services, volunteer services, and youth services. Also includes information on how you can contribute to the American Red Cross.

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Concepts

citizenship, civics, community service, goods and services

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biomedical services, civic responsibility, community awareness, community organization, community service jobs, community service not profit organization, community services, community services development, disaster services, health and safety, international services, military members, nonprofit, not for profit, service awareness, volunteer services, youth services, american red cross, american red cross relief, red cross, community, health and safety services, social studies

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  • Knovation Readability Score: 2 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)

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This primary set uses photographs, letters, posters, and publications to explore the beginnings of the American Red Cross under the initial leadership of Clara Barton. Includes teaching guide.
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Loc: American Women: Health and Medicine: Red Cross and Wwi

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Although the actual correspondence referenced here can be seen only at the Library of Congress, the overview of what is available, and a look at the role of the American Red Cross during World War I both at home and abroad is interesting...
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Images of Hope: American Red Cross Posters, 1918 1951

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Exhibit of American Red Cross posters from 1918 to 1951, with text about the artists, and the use of the poster.
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Americans in Great Britain: 1942-1945

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Watch the pivotal moments of America's presence in embattled Britain during World War II with an exceptional interactive tool. From personal stories about life on the front lines to a map that tracks every group and division...
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Oregon & World War One: On the Home Front the Red Cross at the Center

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Communities across the country rallied to help the troops once the United States entered World War I. Although this site focuses on the activities of the Red Cross in Oregon, these activities were replicated throughout hundreds of towns.
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About Famous People: Clara Barton: Her Life, and the American Red Cross

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The life and times of Clara Barton, Civil War nurse and founder of the American Red Cross.
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American Red Cross: Exploring Humanitarian Law: Guide for Teachers

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Humanitarian Law in an international law serving to protect human life and dignity for all in times of conflict. This guide provides articles, cases, videos, interactive projects and much more to deepen student's understanding of the law...
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Michael Palin's Heminigway Adventure: Red Cross

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Read this article about one of the more famous Red Cross ambulance drivers in World War I, Ernest Hemingway. Of course, he was not famous at the time, but he used his experiences for his book, A Farewell to Arms.
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The American Red Cross covers the return of Hurricane Katrina survivors to their homes in this September, 2005, article.
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