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Break Your Mirrors

In a 1994 address at Yale, Sargent Shriver gave this call to action: "Break Your Mirrors!" What did he mean, and how can we heed his call?

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Peace Corps

Sargent Shriver was the person President Kennedy turned to to make his grand vision of the Peace Corps a reality.

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War on Poverty

Lyndon Johnson asked Sargent Shriver to lead the War on Poverty. Sarge created a series of programs that continue to serve Americans today.

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Ambassador to France

In 1968, Sargent Shriver was appointed US Ambassador to France.

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Special Olympics

Eunice Shriver, Sarge's wife, created Special Olympics. Sarge played central roles in the organization throughout his life.

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Poverty Law

At attorney by trade, Sargent Shriver made legal services a priority in his work. He created and inspired programs to aid those with few legal resources gain justice.

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Civil Rights

Sargent Shriver believed that all men and women are created equal. He therefore fought for civil rights throughout his career.

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"...together we can build a mighty army of experienced, dedicated citizens." ICYMI, our Quote of the Week. https://t.co/l13zkue0UQ

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A notable example. New Zealand's First-Ever Budget for 'Well-Being' Will Focus on Poverty and Mental Health… https://t.co/jVjotbM9vy

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More photos of Sargent Shriver in Nepal during an official @PeaceCorps visit. #fromthearchives https://t.co/WIjTHSJyB4

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May 13

The Values of Citizenship

by Sargent Shriver Peace Institute

Our Quote of the Week states some of the values necessary for dedicated citizenship, according to Sargent Shriver. By protecting everyone within a nation's borders, citizens and immigrants alike, while keeping an open mind and ensuring we collaborate with those outside our borders, we can embody...

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May 02

"Strive Together for the Dignity of Man"

by Sargent Shriver Peace Institute

Our Quote of the Week celebrates the anniversary of Sargent Shriver's appointment as US Ambassador to France. Fifty-one years ago this week, Sargent Shriver spoke these words in his arrival ceremony in Paris, as he officially presented his credentials to French President Charles de Gaulle....

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Apr 29

"The Roots of Racism"

by Sargent Shriver Peace Institute

Our Quote of the Week tackles an important topic that continues to influence the systems in which we operate and to adversely affect the lives of people of color: racism. The quote is from Sargent Shriver's keynote address at the first gathering of the National Catholic Conference for Interracial...

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We must protect our country from militarism. We must protect ourselves from egocentric nationalism. We must rescue 'the huddled masses' within our great urban centers. We must enroll our friends within the USA, and from abroad, so that together we can build a mighty army of experienced, dedicated citizens.

Address to Commemorate the 30th Anniversary of the Peace Corps
Washington, DC | August 3, 1991

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Break Your Mirrors

Peace Corps

War on Poverty

Ambassador to France

Special Olympics

Poverty Law

Civil Rights

Sargent Shriver Peace Institute @RSargentShriver

Sargent Shriver Peace Institute @RSargentShriver

Sargent Shriver Peace Institute @RSargentShriver

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The Values of Citizenship

"Strive Together for the Dignity of Man"

"The Roots of Racism"

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

What's New

Sargent Shriver Receives the Presidential Medal of Freedom

Sargent Shriver Civil Rights Lecture at Notre Dame 1974 Part 2

Sargent Shriver Civil Rights Lecture at Notre Dame 1974 Part 1

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