Synopsis
This Cold War era "Red Cross Report" shows the various activities of the organization both in the USA and abroad. Edwin C. Hill narrates the film, which shows natural disasters including floods (looks like Topeka, Kansas) and fires, and a hurricane, and their impact on American citizens as well as the effort of the Red Cross to help victims. The newsreel also contains coverage of the Korean War and the support provided by Red Cross volunteers in the combat zone, and in medical care for the wounded and those being rehabilitated. Air evacuation of the wounded is shown. Also shown is the wide range of services the Red Cross offers such as water safety, home nursing, and the American Jr. Red Cross with its numerous community leadership activities. This being a Cold War newsreel, a section around the 12 minute mark shows "national emergency" preparedness training. The film underscores the essential role of the American Red Cross in providing disaster relief and support during crises. It highlights the natural instinct for survival and the desire to help others, showcasing the Red Cross's unifying efforts in disaster relief, offering food, shelter, and hope to victims. The organization also plays a crucial role in wartime by supplying blood transfusions for wounded soldiers, emphasizing the urgent need for volunteer blood donors. Programs like water safety, home nursing, and first aid classes emphasize preparedness and community health. The Red Cross operates entirely on voluntary…
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- Running time
- 13 minutes
- Collection
- Ephemeral Films
Subjects on the Internet Archive
- Civil Denfense
- american red Cross
- Cold War
- Topeka Kansas
- Blood Donation
- Korean War
- Flood
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