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Who is Sargent Shriver?
 Nearly everybody in their life needs someone to help them. I don't care whether you're the greatest self-made man; the fact is, somebody has helped you along the way."
-- Sargent Shriver1
Sargent Shriver’s energy, generosity and passion made the Peace Corps attainable. He helped spearhead Head Start, VISTA, Foster Grandparents, Legal Services, the Job Corps, Special Olympics and more…
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Long-time AFL-CIO official Lane Kirkland (left), former Congressman Bob Michel (center) and former Peace Corps Director Sargent Shriver (right) stand together at the White House after having received Presidential Medals of Freedom from President Bill Clinton. |
Sargent Shriver has been an international lawyer and administrator, ambassador and an advocate for the poor and powerless. |
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