The iconic relief organization’s activities over a half century of history, through wars, epidemics, and other disasters: “Well-researched . . . fascinating

In Making the World Safe, historian Julia Irwin offers an insightful account of the American Red Cross, from its founding in 1881 by Clara Barton to its rise as

"Designed for use by the general public to prepare people ... to meet the needs of most situations when emergency first aid care is needed and medical assistanc