1. 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 1910 - 1979

2. 2 A Brief History of National Service Presentation 1 Presentation 1 A Brief History of National Service 1910 - 1979 A Brief History of National Service 1910 - 1979 Presentation 1 Presentation 1 A Brief History of National Service 1910 - 1979 A Brief History of National Service 1910 - 1979 Presentation 2 Presentation 2 A Brief History of National Service 1980 - 2006 A Brief History of National Service 1980 - 2006 Presentation 2 Presentation 2 A Brief History of National Service 1980 - 2006 A Brief History of National Service 1980 - 2006 Presentation 3 Presentation 3 National Service Programs Today National Service Programs Today Presentation 3 Presentation 3 National Service Programs Today National Service Programs Today

3. 3 1910 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"

4. 4 1929-1942 Serving the Needs of the Nation The Stock Market Crash of 1929 precipitates the arrival of The Great Depression

5. 5 1933-1942 Serving the Needs of the Nation

6. 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. 7 Alphabet Soup Initiatives Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)

8. 8 1942-1950 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. 9 The GI Bill 1942-1950 Rewarding Service

10. 10 1950-1961 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. 11 Peace Corps 1961 Engaging Americans

12. 12 1960s Continuing A Legacy President Johnsons "War On Poverty

13. 13 1964 Domestic Volunteer Act Creation of VISTA

14. 14 1965-1969 Continuing A Legacy Seniors Serving Their Nation

15. 15 1970s 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. 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.

17. 17 -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 1910 - 1979 The End