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Peace Corps Anniversary

What One Day of Afghan War Funding Means for Peace Corps' 50th Anniversary

Rep. Mike Honda | Posted 11.27.2011 | Politics
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Rep. Mike Honda

In order to heal America's reputation in the world and better tackle emerging global crises, we need the Peace Corps to be bigger, better, bolder and more diverse. What better time to reinvigorate the Peace Corps than as it celebrates its 50th anniversary this month?

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Peace Corps: A Program for the 21st Century

Kevin F. F. Quigley | Posted 05.25.2011 | Politics
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Kevin F. F. Quigley

If the president proposed a program today that was cost-effective, inspired public service, trained Americans, and strengthened our interests abroad, we would consider it miraculous. Yet, we already have a program that does all those things.

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Thousands Gather At University Of Michigan For Peace Corps Anniversary

The Michigan Daily | Posted 05.25.2011 | College
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Members of the University community gathered on the steps of the Michigan Union at 2 a.m. on Thursday, marking 50 years to the moment and place that t...

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