During the First and Second World Wars, nurses wore the iconic uniform with a large red cross emblem worn on the apron as depicted in Banksy’s painting. This symbol could be seen at a distance, ...

The Santa Monica Red Cross is located at 1450 11th St. in Santa Monica, with free parking on the premises. For more information, call (800) 627-7000. — Sophia Zhorne ...

While female nurses did provide vital medical aid during World War II, a viral photograph does not show them arriving on the beaches of Normandy in 1944.

American nurse Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross on this day in history, May 21, 1881. She led the organization until 1904, when she retired to her Maryland home.

By 1942, with so many men away at war, this Richmond hub was employing tens of thousands of women. That year, they hired their first ever Black female welder: Frances Albrier. At 44, Albrier had ...

SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nursa, a nationwide platform that exists to put a nurse at the bedside of every patient in need, today announced a partnership with the American Red Cross to aid ...

5. Live Aid nurse - Claire Bertschinger. Claire Bertschinger is the nurse who drew the world’s attention to Ethiopia’s devastating famine in 1984 – and inspired Bob Geldof to organise Live Aid.. BBC ...