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Courtesy of Tom Niggel Courtesy of Jessica Rafferty Courtesy of Jessica Rafferty   TribLIVEs Daily and Weekly email newsletters deliver the news you want and information you need, right to your inbox. As the Peace Corps commemorated its 60th anniversary this month, the agency launched a virtual celebration, and local residents who have volunteered over the years reflected on their service. Established by President John F. Kennedy on March 1, 1960, the Peace Corps has sent about 240,000 Amer...

Share: Share this page on Twitter Share this page on LinkedIn Email this page to a friend Print this page Sixty years after President John F. Kennedy established the Peace Corps, the national organization promoting international peace and friendship through service, is celebrating the thousands of volunteers and partner institutions that have made an impact around the world. Since the establishment of the Peace Corps, Elon University has produced 145 alumni volunteer...

What It Was Like to Serve in the Peace Corps, According to 6 Generations of Women Ashlea Halpern © Peace Corps If you’ve ever known someone who served in the Peace Corps, you’ve probably heard the phrase, “When I was in the Peace Corps…” That’s how universally impactful the experience is.  Established by President John F. Kennedy in 1961, the agency has sent more than 240,000 volunteers to 141 nations around the world. Six decades on, its mission remains largely ...