On this day in history, May 21, 1881, Clara Barton, 'brave' battlefield nurse, creates American Red CrossThe American Red Cross was founded by Clara Barton on this day in history, May 21, 1881. Clarissa Harlowe "Clara" Barton founded the American Red Cross on this day in history, May 21, 1881. Barton was elected as the first president of the American Red Cross, a position she would hold until her retirement in 1904, said the American Red Cross website. Today, the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement consists of "190 National Societies, the ICRC and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies," said the website for the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. Original article source: On this day in history, May 21, 1881, Clara Barton, 'brave' battlefield nurse, creates American Red Cross

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