This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Peace Corps year one: 700 volunteers in 12 nations
The Peace Corps completed its first year with about 700 volunteers across 12 countries on three continents. They teach, develop farms, drill wells, and improve health, with CARE supplying tools. More trainees and expansion planned as demand from foreign governments exceeds supply.
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Peace Corps
Ghana
Nigeria
Sierra Leone
Philippines
Chile
Colombia
Malaya
Tanganyika
Pakistan
Thailand
India
St. Lucia
Ethnia
Ivory Coast
Somalia
Tunisia
Togo
North Borneo
Hanai
Jamaica
Sargent Shriver
Senate
CARE
Overseas Aid Agency
States