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The American Red Cross, as one of the nation's premier humanitarian organizations, is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross societies, throughout the world. It depends on generous contributions of time, blood, tissue, and money from the American public to its national headquarters and chapters and blood regions throughout the country in support of its lifesaving services and programs.
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The Red Cross Virtual Museum is an excellent resource for both basic historical information about the Red Cross and research material. An interactive timeline and extensive historical FAQ provide valuable information about the Red Cross and many its campaigns and activities. A section devoted to Exhibits and Collections contains images of many artifacts from commissioned artwork to knitting patterns. This sections should see much growth as the Red Cross has closed its visitor center in Washington D.C. and is in the process of making its materials available to the Virtual Museum. Of particular interest to researchers would be the Roll Call section in which many former Red Cross employees and volunteers have entered primary accounts of their experiences, many of which involve wartime or disaster relief.