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
Creators
Creator Notes
Written by Charles E. Wingenbach. Preface by Sargent Shriver. Forward by Hubert H. Humphrey. Published by McGraw-Hill Book Company.
Collection Title
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
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