Book, "An International Peace Corps...the Promise and Problems," 1961
THF230352 / Book, "An International Peace Corps...the Promise and Problems," 1961
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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, during that year the author of this book provided an early assessment of what a program like the Peace Corps could accomplish.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Book
Date Made
1961
Subject Date
1961
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Written by Samuel P. Hayes. Published by Public Affairs Institute, Washington, D.C.
Collection Title
Location
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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SetThe Peace Corps
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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, by the end of the year, many Peace Corps volunteers had been trained and placed in overseas assignments. Here, a group leaves for the Philippines to serve as teachers' aides in country villages.