CORPS: 65 years of the Peace Corps

This year marks the 65th anniversary of the Peace Corps. Since 1961, nearly 250,000 Americans have served as Peace Corps Volunteers, working alongside communities around the world to promote peace, friendship, and cross-cultural understanding. Today, thousands of Volunteers continue that legacy across approximately 60 countries.

As we mark this important milestone, Congress has an opportunity to recognize the generations of Americans who have served and the communities that have welcomed them. A concurrent Congressional Resolution has been introduced in the House of Representatives, which would formally commemorate the Peace Corps’ 65th anniversary and recognize the contributions of Peace Corps Volunteers over the past six and a half decades.

I urge the senator to support this resolution and join their colleagues in celebrating 65 years of service.

The Peace Corps is a uniquely American institution, and its 65th anniversary is an opportunity to recognize Americans who have represented our country abroad while building relationships that continue long after their service ends.

After 65 years, the Peace Corps deserves to be recognized by Congress for its enduring contribution to our country and the world.

ERIN WILSON

Coolin