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August 22, 1864: First Geneva Convention

08.22.2020 - By Parcast NetworkPlay

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On this day in 1864, twelve nations signed the First Geneva Convention, which established neutral, war-time medical services for all soldiers. The resulting organization eventually became the Red Cross.

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