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Facts About the American Red Cross in World War I
The Red Cross runs twenty dispensaries in the French Army Zone to care for families and aid troops. It houses and feeds thousands of children in the war area to keep them safe from gas and shell fire. It divides the war zone into six districts with workers distributing utensils, tools, beds, food and clothing. It provides builders and ready to put up buildings to house the homeless and ships over two hundred tons of supplies daily to Paris and branch warehouses. It runs an artificial limb factory near Paris and plants for splint production. It is a volunteer organization supported by memberships and contributions. It aids military and civilian relief worldwide and aims to assist in global restoration efforts.
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