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PEACE CORPS PARK

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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.

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TELLING THE REST OF AMERICA’S STORY

an inspiring narrative of volunteer service and global citizenship in the nation's capital

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Peace Corps Park will stand on a triangular National Park Service site in the heart of Washington, D.C. near the U.S. Capitol and National Mall. Bounded by 1st Street to the west and C Street to the north, the site faces Louisiana Avenue opposite Taft Park and three blocks from Union Station, the city’s major transportation hub.



The National Park Service will maintain Peace Corps Park in perpetuity.

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    "Ask not what your country can do for you – Ask what you can do for your country"


    ~ John F. Kennedy

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    Peace is our calling. Peacemaking is our skill. The world needs peace. Peace needs you.


    ~ Sargent Shriver

    First Director of the Peace Corps

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    Be not afraid to seek peace, even if your voice may be small.


    ~ Ellen Johnson Sirleaf

    President of Liberia, 2006-2018

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    It is in your hands to make a better world for all who live in it.


    ~ Nelson Mandela

    President of South Africa, 1994-99

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PEACE CORPS PARK in Washington, D.C., (PeaceCorpsCommemorative.org) is a congressionally authorized initiative of the Peace Corps Commemorative Foundation in collaboration with the National Park Service, which owns and will maintain the park. PEACE CORPS PLAZA in Minnesota (PeaceCorpsLegacy.org) is a national initiative of the Peace Corps Legacy Association in collaboration with the National Peace Corps Association and is the cornerstone of a 3.5-acre national service park.

Both projects honor Peace Corps ideals and values, but they are separate in their leadership, locations, and funding. As 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, they rely on voluntary contributions.

Donors are encouraged to support both projects.