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Patch, Insignia

Object number2015.64.5

MediumFabric/Thread

Credit LineGift of Joseph D'Andrea

DescriptionEmbroidered red, white, and blue Peace Corps patch. Rectangular. White border. Light blue field on top half with text in top left corner. Red, white, and dark blue American flag on bottom half; flag has three white stars and two white birds over the dark blue field and one white bird above the red and white stripes. Back is the reverse image.Dimensions3.5 x 2.625 in., 0.125 in. (8.9 x 6.7 cm, 0.3 cm)
InscriptionsWhite embroidered text on front in top left corner "Peace / Corps".
Historical NotesThe Peace Corps patch was a token from one of Joseph D'Andrea's students during his time as a teacher in Moon Township, Pennsylvania, where he taught Spanish. A number of his students entered the Peace Corps, choosing to follow a path that emphasized many of the values that D'Andrea preached as an educator such as human rights, political rights, and education reform. Part of a collection that Joseph D'Andrea acquired through his illustrious career in Pittsburgh. During his lifetime he was the Consul of Italy for Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia; President of the Pennsylvania State Education Association (PSEA); member of the Board of Directors of the National Education Association; member of the Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania's Board of Trustees and chair of its Italian American Advisory Council; and founder and president of the Italian Cultural Heritage Society (AMICI).

Previous owner Joseph F. D'Andrea

Related institution Peace Corps

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