State Historical Society of Iowa

Junior Red Cross Members in Des Moines, Iowa, Packing Sweaters for War Refugees, between 1942 and 1943

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Image shows two young kids at the Red Cross in Des Moines, IA packing clothing for refugees during World War Two.
Courtesy of Library of Congress, "Des Moines, Iowa. Members of the Junior Red Cross packing children's sweaters for war refugees," between 1942 and 1943

Description 

This photograph shows two young junior members of the American Red Cross in Des Moines, Iowa. The two children are packing clothing for refugees during World War II.

Source-Dependent Questions

  • Based on the evidence in the image, where are these children from, and what organization do they appear to be helping?
  • What are these young children doing?
  • Why would young Americans, like these two children from Iowa, help refugees?

Citation Information

 "Des Moines, Iowa. Members of the Junior Red Cross packing children's sweaters for war refugees," between 1942 and 1943. Courtesy of Library of Congress