Joan Kroc
/Overview
Joan Kroc (née Mansfield) born St. Paul, MN August 27, 1928 (d. 2003). Musician; benefactor of Peace Studies programs Notre Dame 1987, San Diego 2000.
Quotations
"I really appreciate what you’re trying to do to prevent nuclear war, and I really believe in that and I’m going to help you." (to Father Hesburgh, April 1987)
"This is a place not just to talk about peace, but to make peace." (dedication of Institute for Peace & Justice, 2000; photo NNDB)