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- Newsweek Magazine for December 25, 1961, "Peace Corps in Action: Ira Gwin" - 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, <em>Newsweek</em> magazine reported on the work of the volunteers. Their cover illustration featured Peace Corps volunteer Ira Gwin, from Barstow, California, serving in Tunía, Columbia.
- December 25, 1961
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Newsweek Magazine for December 25, 1961, "Peace Corps in Action: Ira Gwin"
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.