National American Red Cross Founder’s Day

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Dates of National American Red Cross Founder’s Day
2026 USAMay 21
USA Thu, May 21Observances Holiday
2025 USAMay 21
USA Wed, May 21Observances Holiday
2024 USAMay 21
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2023 USAMay 21
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2022 USAMay 21
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Summary
The American Red Cross was founded by Clara Barton on May 21st 1881.

Clarissa Harlowe Barton, known as Clara, is one of the most honored women in American history. Barton risked her life to bring supplies and support to soldiers in the field during the Civil War. She founded the American Red Cross in 1881, at age 59, and led it for the next 23 years.

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