Quote of the Week
We started the blog to share stories about Sargent Shriver's work, our work, and updates from our community. As our society continues to struggle with some of the same issues that Sargent Shriver focused on -- poverty, racism, inequality, war -- we believe it's important to share our stories with each other. Do you have a story to share about Sarge? Has his work influenced you? Share your story with us by emailing it to info@sargentshriver.org. Maybe we'll post it here!
May
27
Remembering President Kennedy
by Sargent Shriver Peace Institute
Our Quote of the Week honors our 35th President, John Fitzgerald Kennedy, on the 102nd anniversary of his birth this week. A leader who captured the imagination of millions throughout the world, and whose sweeping initiatives, from creating the Peace Corps to expanding the space program and...
May
13
The Values of Citizenship
by Sargent Shriver Peace Institute
Our Quote of the Week states some of the values necessary for dedicated citizenship, according to Sargent Shriver. By protecting everyone within a nation's borders, citizens and immigrants alike, while keeping an open mind and ensuring we collaborate with those outside our borders, we can embody...
May
02
"Strive Together for the Dignity of Man"
by Sargent Shriver Peace Institute
Our Quote of the Week celebrates the anniversary of Sargent Shriver's appointment as US Ambassador to France. Fifty-one years ago this week, Sargent Shriver spoke these words in his arrival ceremony in Paris, as he officially presented his credentials to French President Charles de Gaulle....
Apr
29
"The Roots of Racism"
by Sargent Shriver Peace Institute
Our Quote of the Week tackles an important topic that continues to influence the systems in which we operate and to adversely affect the lives of people of color: racism. The quote is from Sargent Shriver's keynote address at the first gathering of the National Catholic Conference for Interracial...
Apr
22
A Life of Overwhelming Love
by Sargent Shriver Peace Institute
With millions of our Christian and Jewish sisters and brothers celebrating Easter and Passover this past weekend, our Quote of the Week is a message of love that reflects the spirit of joy and renewal of the season. The Easter bombings in Sri Lanka that have taken hundreds of lives and affected...
Apr
15
Interdependence
by Sargent Shriver Peace Institute
Our Quote of the Week reminds us that in a modern world, we cannot conquer our biggest social challenges if we remain in isolation. We must be aware of our interdependence and work together for the common good.In a landmark speech on civil and human rights at the University of Notre Dame, Sargent...
Apr
08
"Be a History Maker"
by Sargent Shriver Peace Institute
Our Quote of the Week comes from a commencement speech that Sargent Shriver made in 1964, during the nascent months of the War on Poverty and the height of the Peace Corps.In his speech, Sargent Shriver acknowledges the scale of the challenges set before him to bring 30...
Apr
01
Special Olympics
by Sargent Shriver Peace Institute
Our Quote of the Week celebrates Special Olympics, an organization that was near and dear to Sargent Shriver's heart and that has been in the news frequently in the past several days. Sarge's words remind us of the power of Special Olympics to unify all people regardless of their origins or...
