Newsweek Magazine for December 25, 1961, "Peace Corps in Action: Ira Gwin"
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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, at the end of the program's second year, Newsweek magazine reported on the work of the volunteers. Their cover illustration featured Peace Corps volunteer Ira Gwin, from Barstow, California, serving in Tunía, Columbia.
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, at the end of the program's second year, Newsweek magazine reported on the work of the volunteers. Their cover illustration featured Peace Corps volunteer Ira Gwin, from Barstow, California, serving in Tunía, Columbia.
Artifact
Magazine (Periodical)
Date Made
December 1961
Subject Date
25 December 1961
Creators
Place of Creation
United States, New York, New York
Creator Notes
Cover artwork by Bob Engle for Newsweek magazine, New York, New York.
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2013.92.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 11.125 in
Width: 8.375 in
Inscriptions
On front cover: Newsweek / Big Questions of '62 / SPECIAL SECTION / Peace Corps in Action: Ira Gwin