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The Geneva Convention: Red Cross’s Origins and Global Impact

Learn about the historic signing of the Geneva Convention in 1864, establishing the Red Cross and medical treatment rules. Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross in 1881. Discover more: http://www.icrc.org/ihl.nsf/WebSign?ReadForm&id=375&ps=P

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The Geneva Convention: Red Cross’s Origins and Global Impact

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  1. August 22 On August 22, 1864, twelve nations signed the Geneva Convention, which established the Red Cross and made rules for how to treat wounded people and how to protect medical workers. Clara Barton established the American Red Cross in 1881. History Standard: 1A and 2C

  2. For a COMPLETE list of those countries who have signed the Geneva Convention…. http://www.icrc.org/ihl.nsf/WebSign?ReadForm&id=375&ps=P

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