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Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-006-013
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate a new Democratic initiative to provide incentives for Americans of all ages to engage in community service. They comment on President John F. Kennedy's call for community service during his time in office and President George H. W. Bush's "thousand points of light" initiative. The episode aired on Wednesday, August 23, 1989, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0007-035-007
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate ways that Congress could encourage voluntary national service among young Americans. They comment on President John F. Kennedy's Peace Corps program. They also discuss the Literacy Corps, created by Congress the previous year to encourage college students to volunteer as tutors in local schools in exchange for course credit. The episode aired on Friday, February 17, 1989, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0008-027-002
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate the National and Community Service Act of 1990, legislation signed into law by President George H. W. Bush to promote volunteering and community service. Senator Kennedy also makes reference to President John F. Kennedy's inaugural speech. The episode aired on Tuesday, November 27, 1990, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-001-014
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming comment on the 30th anniversary of the Peace Corps, the origins of the program during the administration of President John F. Kennedy, and the program's impact. The episode aired on Monday, August 5, 1991, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.