The role of the Red Cross in Civil Defense
Thursday, November 30, 1950
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Commissioner Wallander interviews Colonel John Haskell, chairman of the New York Chapter of the Red Cross, on the organization's plans for civil defense, including training for nurses, blood and plasma collection, canteen services, and communication.
Audio courtesy of the NYC Municipal Archives WNYC Collection
WNYC archives id: 71757
Municipal archives id: LT1864
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