Sargent Shriver never thought he'd be managing national programs, 13 of which he started. Sargent's belief that the poor should not remain poor drove him to help where no one had helped before. He started the Peace Corps "for people who were very young or very poor overseas." The creation of the Peace Corps was an exciting time for America because never had there been a program promoting peace and helping internationally. It was the first of many Sargent Shriver programs.

Another source of pride and adoration is his wife, Eunice Kennedy Shriver. They've been married for 45 years. He lovingly admits being married to her is like "heaven." Eunice, like her husband, created programs that help millions of people. Her work to develop the Special Olympics amazes Sargent, and he finds her work to be an enormous source of joy for him.

Sargent believes everybody can be happy and fulfilled if they concentrate their time on people other than themselves. He suggests, "help other people to achieve the maximum of their ability, and you will find your own ability is enhanced."