Book, "An International Peace Corps...the Promise and Problems," 1961
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President John F. Kennedy recognized the Peace Corps as an opportunity to spread goodwill and as a positive weapon against the Cold War. Established March 1, 1961, during that year the author of this book provided an early assessment of what a program like the Peace Corps could accomplish.
President John F. Kennedy recognized the Peace Corps as an opportunity to spread goodwill and as a positive weapon against the Cold War. Established March 1, 1961, during that year the author of this book provided an early assessment of what a program like the Peace Corps could accomplish.
Artifact
Book
Date Made
1961
Subject Date
1961
Creators
Public Affairs Institute (Washington, D.C.)
Hayes, Samuel P. (Samuel Perkins), 1910-
Place of Creation
United States, District of Columbia, Washington
Creator Notes
Written by Samuel P. Hayes. Published by Public Affairs Institute, Washington, D.C.
Keywords
Humphrey, Hubert H. (Hubert Horatio), 1911-1978
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2013.64.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 9 in
Width: 6 in
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