During the month of March, the National Archives will display the the executive order signed by President John F. Kennedy that created the Peace Corps. Since then, more than 200,000 Americans have served as Peace Corps volunteers in 139 countries around the world.
In commemoration of the agency’s 50th anniversary, the National Archives will present a discussion on the creation and early history the agency. Chris Matthews, broadcaster and journalist—and Peace Corps Volunteer in Swaziland from 1968 to 1970—will moderate. Panelists include Bill Moyers; former U.S. Ambassador Jack Hood Vaughn; and Senator Harris Wofford—all of whom held leadership roles during the agency's early years. Peace Corps Director Aaron S. Williams will introduce the panel.