Sargent Shriver
(1915-)

American Politician, Diplomat, Social Activist
Helped create Peace Corps
1966 Pacem in Terris Peace and Freedom Award
1994 Presidential Medal of Freedom

birthdate: November 9
birthplace:
Westminster, Maryland

QUOTES

I believe strongly in the Constitutional principle of separating church and state. Our founders were right in fearing that religious freedom would be threatened in the long run by a departure from governmental neutrality in spiritual matters.

"Nearly everybody in their life needs someone to help them. I don't care whether you're the greatest self-made man; the fact is, somebody has helped you along the way."

 

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