Peace Corps Volunteer Questionnaire, 1964

Summary

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, by 1964 the program received over 45,000 applications--a record not surpassed in following years. People interested in contributing to the Peace Corps that year could apply using this U.S. government questionnaire.

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, by 1964 the program received over 45,000 applications--a record not surpassed in following years. People interested in contributing to the Peace Corps that year could apply using this U.S. government questionnaire.

Artifact

Form (Document)

Date Made

18 September 1964

Subject Date

18 September 1964-30 September 1964

 On Exhibit

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

2013.64.2

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 11 in

Width: 8.5 in

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