1 -The First in a Special Series- A Brief History of National and Community Service Originally Developed by: Fred Sanguiliano, Executive Director, Florida Commission on Community Service Adapted by May 2007 Version from
2 A Brief History of National Service Presentation 1 Presentation 1 A Brief History of National Service A Brief History of National Service Presentation 1 Presentation 1 A Brief History of National Service A Brief History of National Service Presentation 2 Presentation 2 A Brief History of National Service A Brief History of National Service Presentation 2 Presentation 2 A Brief History of National Service A Brief History of National Service Presentation 3 Presentation 3 National Service Programs Today National Service Programs Today Presentation 3 Presentation 3 National Service Programs Today National Service Programs Today
The Moral Equivalent of War American philosopher William James envisions non-military national service in his essay "The Moral Equivalent of War" American philosopher William James envisions non-military national service in his essay "The Moral Equivalent of War"
Serving the Needs of the Nation The Stock Market Crash of 1929 precipitates the arrival of The Great Depression
Serving the Needs of the Nation
6 One of the first elected leaders to use James concepts to create public policy is President Franklin D. Roosevelt. One of the first elected leaders to use James concepts to create public policy is President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
7 Alphabet Soup Initiatives Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)
Rewarding Service President Harry S. Truman introduces the idea of rewarding individuals who serve their country with money for college. President Harry S. Truman introduces the idea of rewarding individuals who serve their country with money for college.
9 The GI Bill Rewarding Service
Engaging Americans Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country. Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country.
11 Peace Corps 1961 Engaging Americans
s Continuing A Legacy President Johnsons "War On Poverty
Domestic Volunteer Act Creation of VISTA
Continuing A Legacy Seniors Serving Their Nation
s Youth Corps The Youth Conservation Corps, established in 1970 is a direct descendant of FDRs Civilian Conservation Corps. The Youth Conservation Corps, established in 1970 is a direct descendant of FDRs Civilian Conservation Corps. California has the first state-wide, non-federal program. California has the first state-wide, non-federal program.
16 Harris Wofford 1979 Potomac Institute The Potomac Institute sponsors an independent Committee for the Study of National Service with funding from the Ford Foundation.
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