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People-To-People Diplomacy Depends On Mutual Understanding

When President Dwight Eisenhower started People to People International, he envisioned everyday people from around the world coming together to form friendships that could bridge cultures and discourage conflict. Sixty years later, Ike's granddaughter Mary Jean Eisenhower, now CEO of the organization, continues to advance that ideal.

People to People International is celebrating their 60th anniversary with a silent auction, reception, music, and more, at the Kansas City Marriott Downtown at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 1. For ticketing information, visit PTPI.org.

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