The American Red Cross was established in Washington, D.C. on May 21, 1881, by Clara Barton, who became the first president of the organization.She was also a nurse during the civil war:)
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Clara Barton established the American Red Cross.
Clara Barton.
Clara barton a young women started it soon after the war was over but she was a nurse during the civil war