the international red cross was established in 1863 and why.
the international red cross was established in 1863 and why.
when was the international red cross established and why?
1863
johan hendrik christiaan basting









































johan hendrik christiaan basting (20 september 1817 – 24 september 1870) was a dutch army surgeon and friend of red cross founder henri dunant. he played an important role during the establishment in 1863 of the international committee of the red cross (icrc), and from that year on he was an advocate for the establishment of a national voluntary aid organization in the netherlands, the netherlands red cross established in 1867.









































section::::biography.









































section::::biography.:youth, early career, and marriage.
johan hendrik christiaan basting
international red cross committee of nanking









































during the japanese-led nanking massacre, the international red cross established a contingent in the city to coordinate the humanitarian aid effort.









































section::::activities.









































below is listed their responsibilities, and/or their mini-biographies if known and not already linked above:









































section::::activities.:john magee.









































john magee was an episcopalian minister and the red cross chairman of the nanking branch. in his role with the red cross, he provided care to the hospitalized wounded, but is also known for filming what he saw on the streets of nanking, providing documentary evidence to the world.









































section::::activities.:minnie vautrin.
international red cross committee of nanking