Robert Sargent Shriver, Jr. (November 9, 1915 – January 18, 2011) was an American politician who was the first director of the Peace Corps from 1961 until 1966, then he was the first director of the OEO from 1964 until 1968, and was the 21st ambassador to France from 1968 until 1970.
He was also a Vice President nominee with presidential nominee George McGovern in 1972, they lost to Richard Nixon and to Spiro Agnew. He was also an activist.
A: Sargent Shriver was an American politician and activist.
A: Sargent Shriver was the first director of the Peace Corps from 1961 until 1966.
A: Sargent Shriver was the first director of the OEO from 1964 until 1968.
A: Sargent Shriver was the 21st ambassador to France from 1968 until 1970.
A: Sargent Shriver ran for vice president with presidential nominee George McGovern in 1972.
A: Richard Nixon won the 1972 election against Sargent Shriver.
A: In addition to his political roles, Sargent Shriver was also an activist.
