March 1, 1996 - Peace Corps Press Release: On the 35th Anniversary of the Peace Corps, its Director Calls Volunteers 'True Global Citizens' and Cites Continued Service in U.S.
On the 35th Anniversary of the Peace Corps, its Director Calls Volunteers 'True Global Citizens' and Cites Continued Service in U.S.
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On the 35th Anniversary of the Peace Corps, its Director Calls Volunteers 'True Global Citizens' and Cites Continued Service in U.S.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- On the 35th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy's creation of the Peace Corps, Director Mark Gearan today cited the international and domestic contributions of returned volunteers.
Speaking to a gathering of returned volunteers in Washington, D.C., Gearan said: "You answered President Kennedy's call, 'Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country.' You provided needed assistance to 130 countries around the globe, and you continue that service here at home."
Gearan called Peace Corps volunteers "true global citizens," noting that many have continued in public service, serving in Congress and other elected offices, and as leaders throughout the federal government, business and non-governmental organizations. He also noted that more than 10,000 returned Peace Corps volunteers have donated time to public schools throughout the country as part of the agency's World Wise Schools program, and that thousands are active in community groups nationwide. More than 140,000 Americans have served in the Peace Corps since 1961.
To mark today's anniversary in Washington, D.C., 150 returned volunteers will help refurbish facilities in 11 local public schools or give classroom presentations in 13 others. Over the weekend, more than 1,000 returned volunteers from 41 states are gathering in the nation's capitol for policy discussions and events hosted by the National Peace Corps Association. United Nations Ambassador Madeleine Albright will address the association's general meeting on Saturday. The celebration will culminate with a "Peace March" along the National Mall to the U.S. Capitol on Sunday morning.
Nearly 7,000 Peace Corps volunteers currently serve in 94 countries around the world, providing assistance in education, health and nutrition, agriculture, environment and small business development.
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