In 50 years the U.S. Peace Corps has touched countless lives and has created citizens of the world who foster a global network.
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In September 2011, the U.S. Peace Corps celebrated its 50th anniversary. Thousands of volunteers came to Washington, D.C., to reconnect with old friends and participate in anniversary events on the National Mall.
Having served with my wife, Karen, as Peace Corps Volunteers (PCVs) in Turkey in the mid-1960s, we joined more than 30 members of our group (Turkey-12) a