Novelist Ernest Hemingway, at just 18 years old, was wounded on the Italian front while driving an ambulance for the American Red Cross on this day in history, July 8, 1918.

During World War I Eleanor Roosevelt volunteered with the Red Cross. The First World War liberated Eleanor Roosevelt and her potential for service. In addition to organizing the Roosevelt ...

World Red Cross Day aims to increase public awareness about the needs of people affected by war, disaster, conflict and other emergencies. This significant day also aims to encourage individuals ...