Advertisement.

EnchantedLearning.com is a user-supported site.
As a bonus, site members have access to a banner-ad-free version of the site, with print-friendly pages.
Click here to learn more.

Join Enchanted Learning
Site subscriptions last 12 months.
Click here for more information on site membership.

As low as $20.00/year (directly by Credit Card)

Site members have access to the entire website with print-friendly pages and no ads.
(Already a member? Click here.)

EnchantedLearning.com
The Red Cross Flag		 Geography
Flags

Red Cross Flag

The flag of the Red Cross has a red Greek cross on a white field. The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement was begun in October 1863, in Geneva, Switzerland. The Red Cross emblem was first adopted at this time as a symbol of neutrality (not taking sides in a conflict). Instead of a red cross, a red crescent is used in Muslim countries.

The Red Cross flag was first officially flown in the USA in 1881 (the year the US Red Cross was founded), when Clara Barton flew the flag in Dansville, New York, during an appeal for donations to help the victims of forest fires in Michigan.


Enchanted Learning Search

First search engine with spelling correction and pictures!
Search EnchantedLearning.com for all the words:
Enter one or more words, or a short phrase.
You can use an asterisk * as a wild-card.


Advertisement.



Advertisement.


Copyright ©2002-2008 EnchantedLearning.com ------ How to cite a web page