Tuesday, March 01, 2011

Happy 50th Anniversary Peace Corps!

Today is the 50th anniversary of the Peace Corps, founded by President John F. Kennedy on March 1, 1961.  The Peace Corps is still serving today in Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Central and South America.

4 comments:

TACParent said...

I didn't know the Peace Corps was just a little older than us. How about that!

Staying in Balance said...

I thought the same thing. I had no idea this happened so close to our own births! :)

TACParent said...

Perhaps it is a sign that we are meant to do our part to bring peace to the Earth?

Staying in Balance said...

Absolutely!!

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