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He was on Canterbury's baseball, basketball, and football teams, became the editor of the school's newspaper, and participated in choral and debating clubs. [9] On June 9, 2023, Shriver was inducted into the Canterbury School Athletic Hall of Fame for all three sports.
28 Jun 2024 · R. Sargent Shriver (born November 9, 1915, Westminster, Maryland, U.S.—died January 18, 2011, Bethesda, Maryland) was an administrator, diplomat, first director (1961–66) of the U.S. Peace Corps, and Democratic nominee for the U.S. vice presidency in 1972.
Learn about the life and achievements of R. Sargent Shriver, the husband of Eunice Kennedy and the founder of the Peace Corps and the War on Poverty. Explore his naval service, his work with John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson, and his ambassadorship to France.
18 Jan 2011 · R. Sargent Shriver, the Kennedy in-law who became the founding director of the Peace Corps, the architect of President Lyndon B. Johnson’s war on poverty, a United States ambassador to France...
Learn about the life and legacy of Sargent Shriver, a peacebuilder and public servant who created the Peace Corps, the War on Poverty, and Special Olympics. Explore his biography, awards, and programs that promote human dignity, welfare, and justice.
Learn about the life and legacy of Sargent Shriver, the founder of the Peace Corps, Head Start, and the Special Olympics. This authorized biography by Scott Stossel covers his achievements, challenges, and relationships in the context of US and world history.
Learn about the life and legacy of Sargent Shriver, a visionary public figure who championed civil rights, peace-building, and empowerment government. Explore his core values and achievements in various fields, such as Peace Corps, War on Poverty, Special Olympics, and nuclear disarmament.
