History of the Red Cross with the Greece Historical Society

Program Type:

History & Genealogy

Age Group:

Adults
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Program Description

Event Details

For Adults.

History of the Red Cross with Jerry Bennett                                

Follow Jerry Bennett, Red Cross volunteer and former staff member, as he weaves a web of introductions to Clara Barton, President Lincoln, Bordentown New Jersey, Sen. Charles Summer, Henri Dunant, Charles Drew, the Geneva Conventions, Susan B. Anthony, and Fredrick Douglass. Bennett will draw upon his 50+ years of Red Cross service as he shares stories, maps, books and letters, and his personal experiences.

This program is offered by the Greece Historical Society in cooperation with the Greece Public Library.

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