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1961

Since the Peace Corps’ founding in 1961, 2,684 alumni from the University of Michigan have traveled abroad to serve as volunteers, placing the university at No.

Deployment was rapid: Volunteers began serving in five countries in 1961.

1964

In 1964, after Kennedy’s assassination, he accepted appointment as head of Pres.

1972

In 1972 Shriver unsuccessfully ran for the vice presidency on the ticket with Senator George McGovern.

1990

Peace Corps membership and funding increased after the opening of Eastern Europe in 1990.

2003

In 2003 Shriver was diagnosed with Alzheimer disease.

2011

In 2011, the University of Michigan celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the day when Senator John F. Kennedy gave his speech announcing his idea for the Peace Corps.

2016

In 2016, the school ranked No.

2017

In 2017, the Peace Corps announced that the University of Michigan ranked No.

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