The Birth of the Red Cross

The Birth of the Red Cross. Henry Dunant's book, 'A Memory of Solferino', was written in Geneva and published in 1862. The book described the horrors of war an…

Location: Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland

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Category: legendary

Henry Dunant's book, 'A Memory of Solferino', was written in Geneva and published in 1862. The book described the horrors of war and advocated for the establishment of a neutral organization to provide care to wounded soldiers. This book laid the foundation for the Red Cross and cemented Dunant's legacy as a humanitarian pioneer.

Source: Henry_Dunant

The Birth of the Red Cross — Geneva, Canton of Zurich

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