Ann Arbor in Washtenaw County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

John F. Kennedy Defines The Peace Corps

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, September 10, 2021

1. John F. Kennedy Defines The Peace Corps Marker

Inscription. Here at 2:00 AM on October 14, 1960, John Fitzgerald Kennedy first defined the Peace Corps. He stood at the place marked by the medallion and was cheered by a large and enthusiastic student audience for the hope and promise his idea gave the world.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Peace. A significant historical date for this entry is October 14, 1960.

Location. 42° 16.504′ N, 83° 44.465′ W. Marker is in Ann Arbor, Michigan, in Washtenaw County. Marker is at the intersection of South State Street and South University Avenue, on the right when traveling south on South State Street. Marker is located at the entrance to the Michigan Union. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 530 S State St, Ann Arbor MI 48109, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Michigan Union 75th Anniversary (a few steps from this marker); Michigan Union (a few steps from this marker); The Michigan Union and the Peace Corps (within shouting distance of this marker); Michigan Union Fifty Year History (within shouting distance of this marker); University of Michigan Campus 1907 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Making of a Great University (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Alumni Memorial Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Alpha Delta Phi (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ann Arbor.

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, September 10, 2021

2. John F. Kennedy Defines The Peace Corps Marker

It the marker on far left

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, September 10, 2021

3. Medallion

Marker for the spot JFK stood while delivering his speech

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, September 10, 2021

4. Medallion

Location of medallion on steps of the Michigan Union

Credits. This page was last revised on September 14, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 13, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 187 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 13, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.