Presidency of John F. Kennedy

Korean and Vietnam War Gallery Opening at National Museum of Military Vehicles

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Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Military history by country, Military history, Man-made disasters, Proxy wars, In Vietnam, Presidency of Gerald Ford, Presidency of John F. Kennedy, Presidency of Richard Nixon, Vietnam War, Korean War

b'DUBOIS, Wyo., April 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Museum of Military Vehicles (NMMV) announced today that its new Korean and Vietnam War Gallery will open Wednesday, May 26, 2021.

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  • b'DUBOIS, Wyo., April 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Museum of Military Vehicles (NMMV) announced today that its new Korean and Vietnam War Gallery will open Wednesday, May 26, 2021.
  • "We raise the bar in our Korean and Vietnam War Gallery by making the exhibits even more immersive and captivating.
  • "\nThe Korean War sometimes is called The Forgotten War.
  • Visit the museum to find out why along with how the American experience in the Korean War impacted American conduct during the Vietnam War.\nOver 3 million Americans served in the Vietnam War.

#PreparePreventProtect: CPSC Observes National Poison Prevention Week March 21-27, 2021

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Monday, March 22, 2021
National Poison Prevention Week, Presidency of John F. Kennedy, Capital punishment, American culture, PPPA, Toxicology, Poison, Execution, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, American Association of Poison Control Centers, Poison control center

WASHINGTON, March 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --In recognition of National Poison Prevention Week (March 21-27, 2021), the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) encourages consumers to "Prepare, Prevent, and Protect" their families from poisonings at home.

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  • WASHINGTON, March 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --In recognition of National Poison Prevention Week (March 21-27, 2021), the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) encourages consumers to "Prepare, Prevent, and Protect" their families from poisonings at home.
  • The good news is child poisoning deaths have decreased by more than 80% since the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA) went into effect in 1970.
  • National Poison Prevention Week is the perfect time to prepare, prevent and protect against unintentional poisonings at home.
  • Always keep the National Poison Help Line Number, 800-222-1222, handy in case of a poison emergency.

WCAPS Releases Report on 'Voices of Peace Corps COVID-19 Evacuees'

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Thursday, May 14, 2020
Peace Corps, Presidency of John F. Kennedy, The Salvation Army, Human activities, Government

WASHINGTON, May 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Women of Color Advancing Peace, Security & Conflict Transformation (WCAPS) teamed up with Peace Corps Volunteers and Trainees evacuated under COVID-19.

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  • WASHINGTON, May 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Women of Color Advancing Peace, Security & Conflict Transformation (WCAPS) teamed up with Peace Corps Volunteers and Trainees evacuated under COVID-19.
  • Published today, "Voices of Peace Corps COVID-19 Evacuees," reflects the concerns raised by 461 evacuated Peace Corps Volunteers and Trainees and highlights the need for extending existing benefits and programming that supports them during the COVID-19 crisis.
  • Peace Corps Volunteers and Trainees were evacuated from over 60 countries with an average of 2 days' notice.
  • WCAPS is hosting a webinar with Peace Corps Evacuees on May 20, 2020 at 10:00 AM to highlight their experiences and present their recommendations.

Masks Now Coalition Partners with Returning Peace Corps Volunteers Serving at Home

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Thursday, May 7, 2020
Presidency of John F. Kennedy, Peace Corps

WASHINGTON, May 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Masks Now Coalition is pleased to announce a new partnership with the Returning Peace Corps Volunteers Serving at Home to make and distribute nonmedical masks to America's healthcare facilities.

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  • WASHINGTON, May 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Masks Now Coalition is pleased to announce a new partnership with the Returning Peace Corps Volunteers Serving at Home to make and distribute nonmedical masks to America's healthcare facilities.
  • The Returning Peace Corps Volunteers Serving at Home was formed to organize and support over 7,000 Peace Corps participants who were abruptly recalled due to the COVID19 pandemic.
  • While back in the US, the Returning Peace Corps Volunteers receive post-service training and support and pursue other avenues to serve others during this trying time.
  • Julie Wang is a Returning Peace Corps Volunteer who joined the Masks Now Coalition as a graphic designer.

Peace Corps Group Supports "Teach-In for Freedom" on Feb 17 Opposing Detention of Migrant Children

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Monday, February 4, 2019
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCVs) who advocate for immigration reform are calling on RPCVs nationwide to show their support for a national 12-hour "Teach-In for Freedom" on Sunday, February 17, in El Paso, Tex., opposing the Trump administration's detention of thousands of migrant children.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Returned Peace Corps Volunteers (RPCVs) who advocate for immigration reform are calling on RPCVs nationwide to show their support for a national 12-hour "Teach-In for Freedom" on Sunday, February 17, in El Paso, Tex., opposing the Trump administration's detention of thousands of migrant children.
  • The Peace Corps Community for Refugees, a volunteer group founded three years ago, "strongly supports the Teach-In for Freedom," said Pat Nyhan, spokesperson for the group.
  • The Peace Corps Community for Refugees also is making a special outreach effort to RPCVs who are now teachers, Nyhan said.
  • The Washington, D.C.-based Peace Corps Community for Refugees engages former Peace Corps volunteers in advocating for humane immigration policies and helping refugee families resettle in their communities.

Robert Shemeld and Philip Derrick are 1st Place PenCraft Award Winners for 2018

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Wednesday, November 7, 2018
Military history by country, Military history, 20th century in the United States, Laotian Civil War, Presidency of Gerald Ford, Presidency of John F. Kennedy, Vietnam War, Derrick

Robert Shemeld the author of The Narraganset Files which took 1st place in "Fiction - Suspense," was a Marine who served in Vietnam during two of its most volatile years.

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  • Robert Shemeld the author of The Narraganset Files which took 1st place in "Fiction - Suspense," was a Marine who served in Vietnam during two of its most volatile years.
  • Philip Derrick, the author of Facing the Dragon and 1st Place winner in the category, Fiction Thriller - General is a veteran who served in the Army during the Vietnam war.
  • Author Robert Shemeld describes his novel as a modern love story between two typical people who become entangled in untenable, terrifying circumstances.
  • Robert Shemeld and Philip Derrick were chosen as the best in their categories out of hundreds of submitted books.

FPT was awarded the world record for "Connecting Journey" of 3,000 employees running across Vietnam in 31 days.

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Sunday, September 30, 2018
Military history by country, Military history, 20th century in the United States, Laotian Civil War, Presidency of Gerald Ford, Presidency of John F. Kennedy, Vietnam War, FPT, VIETNAM

On September 4, Vietnam Book of Records (VietKings) the only Record organization in Vietnam awarded Vietnam Record for FPT in two categories: "The longest running relay (2,600 km)" and "The largest number of athletes in Vietnam (3,000 people)".

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  • On September 4, Vietnam Book of Records (VietKings) the only Record organization in Vietnam awarded Vietnam Record for FPT in two categories: "The longest running relay (2,600 km)" and "The largest number of athletes in Vietnam (3,000 people)".
  • After days of appraisal, WorldKings announced to award the certificate of World Record for the Connecting Journey of FPT.
  • We have demonstrated to WorldKings Council that Vietnam has great records coming from great ideas and spirit to overcomes all challenges."
  • From 2015 to 2018, WorldKings awarded 30 world records in Vietnam.

CEOs Support Section 232 Reform

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Thursday, August 2, 2018
Presidency of John F. Kennedy, Trade Expansion Act, United States Department of Commerce, United States Congress, Government

The Act would give to the Department of Defense authority to make national security determinations under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962.

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  • The Act would give to the Department of Defense authority to make national security determinations under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962.
  • Summarizing the views of ABC members, John Endean, president of ABC, said:
    "The Trade Security Act of 2018 is an important corrective to current law.
  • "We note that The Trade Security Act of 2018 correctly contemplates a deliberative process that would include the Department of Commerce.
  • It also gives to Congress, consistent with Congress's Constitutional authority over international commerce, the right to disapprove of Presidential actions under Section 232.