"One of my jobs is to rally the armies of compassion, people who have heard the universal call to love. And Marina is a soldier in the army of compassion. I want to thank you for setting a fine example. I urge people in this fine city to help somebody who hurts. There are all kinds of ways that you can serve your community. You could mentor a child, you can help somebody who is homeless, you can help a shut-in. But be a part of the army of compassion. You represent the true strength of the country when you do so."

President George W. Bush
Speaking about USA Freedom Corps greeter
Marina Partee
February 26, 2004
Louisville, Kentucky

• President Bush Signs Executive Order Encouraging Greater Engagement of Americans in Volunteer Service.  On February 27, 2004, President Bush signed an Executive Order reaffirming his commitment to strengthen national and community service programs administered by the Corporation for National and Community Service in order to enable more Americans to engage in volunteer service. In addition, the Executive Order will make programs more responsive to state and local needs and it will provide greater involvement for faith based and community organizations....
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• Peace Corps Celebrates 43 Years.  This week, in celebration of the 43rd anniversary of the Peace Corps, thousands of former Peace Corps volunteers are sharing the experiences and insights they gained from their overseas service with their local communities across the country. This annual event commemorates the March 1, 1961 signing of the Executive Order by President John F. Kennedy that established the Peace Corps….
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• PRESIDENT BUSH RECOGNIZES LOS ANGELES WOMAN FOR DEDICATION TO VOLUNTEER SERVICE.  President Bush was greeted by Charlotte Van Fleet in Los Angeles, California, on Wednesday, March 3, 2004. Since 1993, Van Fleet has been an active volunteer with the Harambee Christian Family Center in Pasadena, California. Each week, she teaches a college preparatory class to high school students in grades 9 to 12….
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