Alice Masarykova and the Czechoslovak Red Cross Abroad : A Brief Outline of the History and Activities of this Organization During World War II.

Abstract

The article deals with the activities of the Czechoslovak Red Cross in exile, which was headed by Alice Garrigue Masaryk during World War I in London. In fact, however, he never took office and lived through the war as a sick person in the United States.

The text focuses on the diverse range of activities of the exiled ČSČK, its leading personalities, headquarters, foreign branches and key events associated with this organization.

Keywords

• World War II
• Czechoslovak Red Cross
• exile
• Alice Garrigue Masaryková
• humanitarian activities
• London