| Source | Chicago Tribune |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | March 1, 2026, 6 a.m. |
| Last Updated | March 1, 2026, 6 a.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/03/01/today-in-history-peace-corps-established-2/ |
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Today is Saturday, March 1, the 60th day of 2025. There are 304 days left in the
year.
Today in history:
On March 1, 1961, President John F. Kennedy signed an executive order
establishing the Peace Corps; since its establishment, over 240,000 Americans
have served as Peace Corps volunteers.
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