Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 28, 1966
The constructive work of more than 20,000 people over 5 long years--the collaboration of the peoples with whom they have lived--is a real testament to the trust upon which the Peace Corps was founded.
Said by
Lyndon Johnson
Democratic · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Remarks on the Fifth Anniversary of the Peace Corps at the Swearing In of Jack Hood Vaughn as Director.

Share & report

More from Lyndon Johnson

Apr 8, 1968

The Tet offensive has since his last personal visit here, with emphasis on the period.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Apr 23, 1968

Nowhere else--in no other society on this earth--are so many so devoted to leaving this earth better than they found it.

presidency.ucsb.edu

Other voices in this conversation