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People to People International plans 60th anniversary event in Kansas City

President Dwight D. Eisenhower founded People to People International 60 years ago to promote international understanding. The organization will hold an anniversary fundraising even in Kansas City this fall.
President Dwight D. Eisenhower founded People to People International 60 years ago to promote international understanding. The organization will hold an anniversary fundraising even in Kansas City this fall. Stafford, Diane From People to People International website

People to People International, founded by former President Dwight D. Eisenhower, will observe its 60th anniversary in Kansas City, where it maintains its headquarters.

Eisenhower’s granddaughter, Mary Jean Eisenhower, CEO of the nonprofit organization designed to foster international understanding, said a fundraising event will be held Oct. 1 at the downtown Marriott’s Muehlebach Tower.

Plans include a reception, silent auction, dinner, live auction and dancing. Clifton Truman Daniel, grandson of former President Harry S. Truman, will speak, and Tony Orlando will entertain.

Information and ticket sales are available online at ptpi.org or by calling 816-531-4701.

The Star

This story was originally published August 10, 2016 at 2:32 PM with the headline "People to People International plans 60th anniversary event in Kansas City."

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