2001
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- September 11th 2001 Following the terrorist attacks of President George W. Bush calls on each American to commit at least two years or 4,000 hours of his or her life to the service of neighbors. His remarks, delivered during the State of the Union Address to the nation on January 29 2002, specifically highlights the work of Peace Corps Volunteers and results in record highs in application requests and applicants.