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AMERICAN RED CROSS: THE HISTORY OF ITS FOUNDATION AND ACTIVITIES IN SITUATIONS OF CONFLICTS AND HUMANITARIAN CHALLENGES (THE LAST THIRD OF XIX - EARLY XX CENTURIES)

Abstract

The article deals with the historical background and process of formation of Red Cross in the USA. Chronologically it covers the initial stage of the society's history. Humanitarian field operations of American Red Cross under conditions of natural disasters are examined. The authors focus their attention on the activities of Clara Barton, who was the founder and leader of the society throughout given period of time.

About the Authors

T. V. Pantyukhina
North Caucasus Federal University
Russian Federation


V. N. Sadchenko
North Caucasus Federal University
Russian Federation


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Pantyukhina T.V., Sadchenko V.N. AMERICAN RED CROSS: THE HISTORY OF ITS FOUNDATION AND ACTIVITIES IN SITUATIONS OF CONFLICTS AND HUMANITARIAN CHALLENGES (THE LAST THIRD OF XIX - EARLY XX CENTURIES). Humanities and law research. 2016;(4):128-132. (In Russ.)

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