Sargent Shriver(1915-2011)
One of America's greatest unsung leaders. Sargent Shriver was not only
George McGovern's running mate in the
1972 Presidential election, but also served at one time as the
Ambassador to France (1968-1970). In addition, he was the first to head
up the Peace Corps, served as the first director of the Office of
Economic Opportunity and, as a special assistant to President
Lyndon B. Johnson, created VISTA, Head
Start, Community Action, Job Corps, Legal Services, Indian and Migrant
Opportunities, and Neighborhood Health Services.
Ambassador Shriver's wife, Eunice Kennedy Shriver, began the Special Olympics -- an international program of year-round sports training and athletic competition for more than one million children and adults with mental retardation. His children included newsperson Maria Shriver, producer Robert Shriver, Maryland state legislator Mark Shriver, Anthony Shriver - founder of Best Buddies, and Tim Shriver, President and CEO of the Special Olympics.
Ambassador Shriver's wife, Eunice Kennedy Shriver, began the Special Olympics -- an international program of year-round sports training and athletic competition for more than one million children and adults with mental retardation. His children included newsperson Maria Shriver, producer Robert Shriver, Maryland state legislator Mark Shriver, Anthony Shriver - founder of Best Buddies, and Tim Shriver, President and CEO of the Special Olympics.
