African American involvement in the American Red Cross goes far back into Red Cross history. After the Civil War, Clara Barton, the founder of the American Red Cross, sat around a dinner table with famed abolitionist Frederick Douglass and talked about establishing a Red Cross Association in the United States. Mr. Douglass supported Miss Barton's efforts and continued to support the work of the Red Cross after it was founded in 1881.

You will find in this exhibit only a small portion of the contributions made by African Americans yesterday and today. Our research assures us that there are countless others whose stories on this topic have yet to be told.

We hope that you enjoy "The Continuous Commitment" exhibit and tell others about it.

The Continuous Commitment
The Post-Barton Years: New Challenges in a New Century
Good Neighbors: Ready to Serve
World War II Opens New Doors
Partners in One Red Cross
One Mission: To Serve Humanity
Vietnam
Developing Diverse Programs for Diverse Audiences
African American Leadership in the American Red Cross

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