Secours National

Identifier
667
Type of Entity
Corporate Body

Dates of Existence

Founded in 1914-08

History

The Secours National, a war relief organization, had been founded in 1914-08 as a kind of 'Union Sacrée' of charitable endeavors, centralizing and coordinating war relief until 1918. Revived in 1939-10, it took on the same tasks during the new conflict.

Places

  • Founded and active in France.

Sources

  • "For Their Own Good" : Civilian Evacuations in Germany and France : 1939-1945 / J.S. Torrie. - 2010. - p. 45