Inspired by the Volunteer’s journey, a visual reflection of the Peace Corps through the decades.
In 2021, Peace Corps celebrates 60 years of international peace, friendship, volunteerism, and service. On March 1, 1961, President John F. Kennedy signed an executive order that established the Peace Corps. Since then, 241,000 Americans have served in more than 140 nations around the world.
Learn more about our history: peacecorps.gov/decades.
