The American Red Cross is a humanitarian nonprofit organization founded in 1881 and chartered by the United States Congress. The organization is dedicated to preventing and alleviating human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing volunteers and donors to provide disaster relief, support military families, collect lifesaving blood, and deliver health and safety education.
Remember the Maine
Spanish-American War
1898
Organizations honoring the veterans who served in Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines.
The Spanish-American War marked the United States’ emergence as a global power. Though brief, it signaled a transition into modern military engagement beyond U.S. borders. Organizations linked to this conflict honor those who served during America’s first major overseas expansion and the beginning of a new international role. Brief conflict sparked by explosion of USS Maine; Ended Spanish colonial rule in Americas; U.S. acquired territories in western Pacific and Latin America; Famous for Theodore Roosevelt's "Rough Riders"
Associations and auxiliaries commemorating service in the Spanish–American War (1898).
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Headquarters Organizations
All War Periods
To advance the practice of federal healthcare and support military medical professionals.
The Buffalo Soldiers of West Point is a nonprofit heritage organization dedicated to honoring, preserving, and educating the public about the legacy of the Buffalo Soldiers and their connection to the United States Military Academy at West Point. The organization highlights the historic contributions of African American soldiers and cadets in the U.S. Army and their enduring impact on military history.
To maintain true allegiance to the United States, foster and perpetuate true Americanism, combat bigotry and prevent defamation of Jews.
To serve veterans, the military, and communities through volunteer service.
To promote patriotism and preserve the ideals of freedom represented by the nation's highest valor awards.
To collect and preserve documents and objects of naval interest and foster naval traditions.
To provide financial, educational, and other assistance to members of the Naval Services and their families.
To support and connect Coast Guard Academy alumni.
To support field artillery soldiers and preserve heritage.
About Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW) is one of the nation’s largest...
To reach and uplift all people and bring them to the knowledge and active service of God.
