07/29/1965
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"Hurricane Betsy's havoc was responsible for the highest Red Cross expenditure for a disaster operation since 1955."
"In addition to its aid to the Armed Forces and disaster victims, the Red Cross has continued to provide many other vital services to our nation and our communities."
"It has mobilized and expanded its staff—and it is doing a magnificent job for our troops on many fronts."
"Red Cross staffs are on duty around the clock to assist our servicemen and their families in Vietnam and here at home."