FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Peace Corps Hosts Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright
WASHINGTON, D.C., August 31, 2010 The Peace Corps welcomed former Secretary of State Madeleine K. Albright to its headquarters in Washington D.C. as part of the Loret Miller Ruppe Speaker Series.
In a town hall format, Peace Corps Director Aaron S. Williams and Dr. Albright discussed the state of public service abroad, global education, and the role Peace Corps plays in encouraging Americans to bring their experiences abroad back home after serving overseas.


Dr. Albright fielded questions from Peace Corps employees and returned volunteers in the audience and questions submitted prior to the event by staff around the world. Peace Corps nine regional recruiting offices tuned into the town hall via videoconference.
Peace Corps demonstrates the goodness of what Americans can do to help and its not just saying this is our way or the highway, said Albright in response to a question from a Peace Corps staff member. I think public service really is the highest form of service, it is important to give back.


Peace Corps Loret Miller Ruppe Speakers Series honors the agency\'s longest serving director and is a forum for distinguished individuals to speak about issues related to the Peace Corps\' mission such as volunteering, public service, and international peace and development.


As Peace Corps approaches its 50th anniversary, its service legacy continues to promote peace and friendship around the world with 7,671 volunteers serving in 77 host countries. Historically, nearly 200,000 Americans have served with the Peace Corps to promote a better understanding between Americans and the people of 139 host countries. Peace Corps volunteers must be U.S. citizens and at least 18 years of age. Peace Corps service is a 27-month commitment.
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