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The US Peace Corps
In 1961 President Kennedy set up a scheme to send idealistic young Americans abroad. At the height of the Cold War the idea was to help give the USA a positive image in developing countries.
In 1961 President Kennedy set up a scheme to send idealistic young Americans abroad.
At the height of the Cold War the underlying idea was to help give the USA a positive image in developing countries.
Hear from one of the first volunteers who went to teach in Ghana.
Photo: Robert Krisko during his Peace Corps days.
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