On this day in 1941, Dr. Charles Richard Drew, a trailblazing African American physician and researcher, established a pioneering blood bank in New York City. Known as the “father of blood banking,” Dr. Drew revolutionized methods for storing and transfusing blood plasma, saving countless lives during World War II and beyond. His work laid the foundation for modern blood donation systems worldwide.
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