A representative survey of the more than 200,000 Peace Corps - TopicsExpress

A representative survey of the more than 200,000 Peace Corps volunteers who have served since 1961 tells a remarkable story. More than 9 in 10 said the Peace Corps improved the perception of the United States globally; nearly three-quarters believed it helped the U.S. adapt to globalization; two-thirds said it improved U.S. foreign policy; and more than half believed it improved our national security. Nearly every returning Peace Corps volunteer would recommend it to their child or other family member. Americans could also use a larger dose of national service here at home. Over the last 20 years, for example, more than 900,000 people have served through AmeriCorps, a program President George H.W. Bush seeded, President Bill Clinton launched, and President George W. Bush expanded. Imagine what it could mean for the country if we had a similar number serving their communities each year. Today is a day of remembrance, but also a day of service.