Ahead of Memorial Day, a bipartisan group of senators praised the contribution of American women who volunteered with American Red Cross near and at the front lines during World War II. The statement ...
It was 1944, and 26-year-old Kansas City native Blanche Gangwere had been a widow for two years. Her last name at the time was Barnes. Her first husband, the late Leslie Barnes, had been a second ...
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - As the 83rd anniversary of the first Red Cross Clubmobile rolling into action approaches on October 22, the story of Kansas City’s Blanche Barnes highlights the courage of ...
Mr. Urrea is the author of the forthcoming novel “Good Night, Irene,” which is based on his mother’s experiences. See more of our coverage in your search results.Encuentra más de nuestra cobertura en ...
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