National American Red Cross Founder’s Day

About National American Red Cross Founder’s Day

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.

22Oct

National Make A Difference Day

• Charity
• USA

This community service event that is held on the fourth Saturday in October.

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29Nov

National Day of Giving

• Charity
• USA

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11Dec

UNICEF Birthday

• Charity
• USA

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children's lives, to defend their rights, and to help them fulfil their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

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15Mar

National Shoe the World Day

• Charity
• USA

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National Famine Commemoration Day

• History
• Ireland

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Famine Commemoration Day in Ireland.

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National Memo Day

• General
• USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Memo Day

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National Strawberries and Cream Day

• Food
• USA

Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Strawberries and Cream Day

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National Waitstaff Day

• General
• USA

Here's a tip - why not dedicate this day to those who bring the food and drink to our tables.

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