The women of the Red Cross provided more than just fried treats and caffeine. They traveled to far-flung locations in war zones to provide diversion, empathy, and support to soldiers. Read more about the "Donut Dollies" in today's The UncommonWealth.

https://uncommonwealth.virginiamemory.com/blog/2024/01/03/red-cross-donuts/


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