Charles Drew

Dr. Charles Drew

Dr. Charles Drew facts

He directed blood plasma programs for the united states and great Britain during world war 2. He ran the largest blood banks during the war. He also fought against segregation. As a young person he won medals in swimming and for playing football. He discovered a way to save blood.

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When was Dr. Drew born?

• 1904

• 1984

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What did Charles Drew do?

• He was in charge of blood donations during World War I.

• He was in charge of blood donations during World War II in the United States and Great Britain.

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Dr. Drew fought against segregation of African American soldier's blood storage.

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• false

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How did Dr. Drew change they way blood was stored?

• He stored blood cells separately from blood plasma.

• He stored blood cells and plasma together.

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Dr. Drew was NOT a pioneer in blood banking.

• true

• false