Acting Director Carol Spahn Honors 60th Anniversary of Peace Corps Act
September 23, 2021
September 23, 2021
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Peace Corps issued the following statement on Sept. 22, 2021:
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On this day in 1961, following the approval of Congress, President John F. Kennedy signed the Peace Corps Act, officially establishing the federal agency. Peace Corps Acting Director Carol Spahn issued the following statement commemorating the Act's 60th anniversary:
"Today, we honor and reflect upon an important day in the history of the Peace Corps - . . .
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On this day in 1961, following the approval of Congress, President John F. Kennedy signed the Peace Corps Act, officially establishing the federal agency. Peace Corps Acting Director Carol Spahn issued the following statement commemorating the Act's 60th anniversary:
"Today, we honor and reflect upon an important day in the history of the Peace Corps - . . .