This Day in History: American Red Cross was created

(WDBJ) - May 21, 1881:

The American Red Cross was founded by Clara Barton, nurse and educator who resided in Washington D.C.

She served as president of the organization for 23 years and Barton retired in 1904.

Gray Media, parent company of WDBJ7, is celebrating the upcoming 250th birthday of the United States of America with a year-long look at our country called “We the People”.