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Publisher’s Corner

A History of National Service
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n John F. Kennedy’s Inaugural Address on January 20, We have long recognized the
1961, he called on all Americans to commit themselves service of those in the military and Publisher
Ito service and sacrifice: “And so, my fellow Americans: law enforcement, and the work of Maxine Carter-Lome
ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you such non-profit service and humani- Maxine Carter-Lome journalofantiques@gmail.com
can do for your country.” Kennedy believed that democracy tarian organizations as The Salvation Business Manager
thrives only when citizens contribute their talents to the Army, American Red Cross, Meals on Wheels, and Habitat Jeffrey Lome
common good and that it is up to leaders to inspire citizens For Humanity, but it has taken the events of the 21st jeffrey@journalofantiques.com
to acts of sacrifice. This call to service resonated with a rising century—from 9/11 to COVID-19—for our nation to also Managing Editor
generation of Americans looking for direction and purpose recognize the “service” role of those who we now refer to as Judy Gonyeau
in the 1960s and early 70s in the midst of the Vietnam War, frontline workers and first responders: doctors and nurses, editorial@journalofantiques.com
civil rights protests, the Cuban Missile Crisis, the assassina- EMS workers, firefighters, grocery store workers, food
tion of both the President and his brother Robert Kennedy service providers … those who ran forward so others could Contributing Writer
and Martin Luther King, and the Kent State shootings, run to safety, who braved the elements of natural disasters Erica P. Lome, Ph.D.
among other domestic and world events. to save the lives of others, who kept hot food coming to feed Art Director
Over the past half-century, U.S. public policy has weary workers, who made sure no neighbor was isolated Lynn Cotterman
sought to increase the number of Americans engaged in or wanting, who separated themselves from their loved ads@journalofantiques.com
service activities and volunteering. President Kennedy ones to be there for others … those that step forward Production
established the Peace Corps as a way to provide American in times of need to help others, elevate acts of compassion,
assistance to developing nations, President Lyndon B. concern, selflessness, and commitment to the level of Jill Montague
Johnson created VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) national service. Judy Gonyeau
in 1964 to assist in the War on Poverty; President Jimmy Since the outbreak of COVID-19, numerous service
Carter created FEMA in 1979 to help people before, institutions and volunteer organizations have received 508-347-1960
during, and after disasters; President Bill Clinton created additional federal funding, grants, and private donations to Toll free:
AmeriCorps in 1993 with a goal of “helping others and expand their programs and services, and increase their
meeting critical needs in the community;” and President number of volunteers in the national interest of the 888-698-0734
George W. Bush created the USA Freedom Corps in 2002 country. And hundreds of thousands have stepped up Fax: 508-347-0911
“as a way to connect Americans with more opportunities to at a time when the need has never been greater or the Mailing:
serve their country and to foster a culture of citizenship, risks, higher. P. O. Box 950
responsibility, and service.” These federally funded Service—to our country, community, and to others— Sturbridge, MA 01566
programs have given millions of Americans in the decades has a long tradition that dates to the founding of our great
since Kennedy’s inspirational speech, important and nation, when being a good citizen and Christian neighbor info@journalofantiques.com
constructive ways to give service to their country, whether meant doing what you could in service to others. This
here or abroad included enlisting in the local militia to defend and protect UPS and FedEx
Although almost all the recent U.S. presidents have as needed, volunteering for “night watch,” to police and Shipping Address:
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Barack Obama accelerated this trend when he urged out a fire when the “throw out your buckets” cry was Journal of
Congress to pass the Serve America Act, legislation that sounded, and supporting a neighbor in need with food, Antiques and Collectibles
would dramatically increase the size and scope of national shelter, and clothing. is published monthly in digital
policies and institutions supporting service and volun- Individual acts of heroism and citizenship, compassion and bi-monthly in print by
teerism. The renamed Edward M. Kennedy Serve America and duty, volunteerism and sacrifice, are the heart and Weathervane Enterprises, Inc.
Act was passed into law in 2009, introducing five new soul of our country and why there is so much interest in
service corps which address the needs of low-income service collectibles. Collections that honor and showcase the 46 Hall Road
communities: a Clean Energy Corps to encourage energy history of service organizations help preserve what is best in Sturbridge MA 01566.
efficiency and conservation; an Education Corps to help us as a country and will hopefully inspire future generations Periodicals postage paid at
increase student engagement, achievement, and graduation; to write their own service stories into this national legacy. Sturbridge MA.
a Healthy Futures Corps to improve health care access; a As Martin Luther King Jr. said, “Everyone can be great,
Veterans Service Corps to enhance services for veterans; and because everyone can serve.”
an Opportunity Corps. The bill also expanded the number
of volunteers nationwide from 75,000 to 250,000, and POSTMASTER:
expanded the list of AmeriCorps programs. Maxine Carter-Lome, Publisher
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