How did the founding members of the Red Cross arrive at the design for its symbol?
a) They kept the design of the Swiss flag, but reversed the colors.
b) They borrowed the symbol of the Knights Hospitaller.
Consider This: The first meeting of the Red Cross organization took place in Geneva. See 8.7: Narrative: A Souvenir of Battle.
c) They crossed two barber-surgeon’s poles.
Consider This: The first meeting of the Red Cross organization took place in Geneva. See 8.7: Narrative: A Souvenir of Battle.
d) They used the Cross of Saint George.
Consider This: The first meeting of the Red Cross organization took place in Geneva. See 8.7: Narrative: A Souvenir of Battle.
a) They kept the design of the Swiss flag, but reversed the colors.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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