This American organization undertook its first disaster relief in 1881, aiding victims of a forest fire
A resolution to declare ... [PAR] Whereas, The American Red Cross was established on May 21, 1881, and 
undertook its first disaster relief effort aiding victims of forest fires across northern
... [DOC] [TLE] GC1QWCP Flames in the Gale (Traditional Cache) in Michigan ... [PAR] May 2, 2009 ... During the autumn of 1871, a forest fire swept across Michigan laying claim to life
, property, and natural ... On May 21, 1881, Clara Barton established the 
American Red Cross.