Book, "Guide to the Peace Corps," 1963

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Artifact Overview

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, this 1965 paperback book includes a quote from President Lyndon Johnson, who supported continuing the program Kennedy began. Interested people could learn about how they could contribute to the Peace Corps by reading this book.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Book

Date Made

1963

Subject Date

1963

Creator Notes

Written by Charles E. Wingenbach. Preface by Sargent Shriver. Forward by Hubert H. Humphrey. Published by McGraw-Hill Book Company.

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

2013.66.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Dimensions

Height: 7.125 in
Width: 4.25 in