Certain fundamental American ideals have yet to find an expressive voice in our capital landscape – voluntary humanitarian service, compassion for those less fortunate, and our national commitment to help others around the world eliminate the barriers of poverty, ignorance and disease.
In fulfillment of that need, on January 24, 2014, the United States Congress and President Obama authorized the Peace Corps Commemorative Foundation to erect a commemorative work in Washington, DC honoring the American ideals that were fundamental in creating the Peace Corps and that are expressed in Peace Corps service.
"Ask not what your country can do for you – Ask what you can do for your country"
~ John F. Kennedy
Peace is our calling. Peacemaking is our skill. The world needs peace. Peace needs you.
~ Sargent Shriver
First Director of the Peace Corps
Be not afraid to seek peace, even if your voice may be small.
~ Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
President of Liberia, 2006-2018
It is in your hands to make a better world for all who live in it.
~ Nelson Mandela
President of South Africa, 1994-99
Help us build Peace Corps Park, a beacon of our shared values of peace and partnership, and tell the rest of America's story in Washington, D.C.
Peace Corps Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization founded in 2001 and currently doing business as Peace Corps Commemorative Foundation. EIN: 01-0554700
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