American Red Cross, History, Clara Barton, Mission, & Facts

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American Red Cross, U.S. humanitarian and disaster-relief organization, a national affiliate of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. The American Red Cross was founded by Clara Barton in 1881 to provide assistance for Americans suffering from disasters or serving on the battlefield.

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