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The
Red Cross flag 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 Clare
Barton flew the flag in Dansville, New York, during an appeal
for donations to help the victims of forest fires in
Michigan.
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