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Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1961-09-22-A
AR11
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1961-08-28-A
AR10, ST03, KN07
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0007-016-009
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate illiteracy in the United States and the idea of enlisting college students to volunteer as literacy tutors in local schools and adult education centers in return for credit in their college courses. Senator Kennedy calls the idea the Literacy Corps and compares its potential to the Peace Corps. The episode aired on Monday, January 4, 1988, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-017-003
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks on the Peace Corps recorded in the Red Room of the White House. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the mission of the Peace Corps and the importance of public service among America’s youth.
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.
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1963-05-14-E
AR36, ST24
Photograph folder
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-1962-08-09-B
AR25, KN21
Textual folder
United States Peace Corps Records
USPC-011-003
Photograph folder
United States Peace Corps Photograph Collection
USPCPC-001-002
Contains 14 photographic prints (PX65-2:13 [2 copies], PX65-2:20 [2 copies], PX65-2:30 [2 copies], PX65-2:24 [ 2 copies], PX65-2:21 [2 copies], PX65-2:31 [2 copies], PX65-2:6, PX65-2:25).
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C18662
President John F. Kennedy meets with Peace Corps volunteers during a ceremony for the first group of departing volunteers, leaving for Tanganyika and Ghana, in the Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C. Director of the Peace Corps R. Sargent Shriver stands in background. [For a complete list of attendees, please see White House Central Subject Files, Box 670, Folder 1: "PC 5 Peace Corps Program (Executive, 1-20-61 - 4-10-62)."]
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C18661-E
President John F. Kennedy is surrounded by Peace Corps volunteers during a ceremony for the first group of departing volunteers, leaving for Tanganyika and Ghana, in the Rose Garden, White House, Washington, D.C. Reporters and photographers observe. [For a complete list of attendees, please see White House Central Subject Files, Box 670, Folder 1: "PC 5 Peace Corps Program (Executive, 1-20-61 - 4-10-62)."]
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C18661-D
President John F. Kennedy speaks during a ceremony for the first group of departing Peace Corps volunteers, leaving for Tanganyika and Ghana, in the Rose Garden, White House, Washington, D.C. Reporters and photographers observe, including Washington Correspondent for the Guy Gannett Publishing Company of Maine, May Craig. [Damage is original to the negative. For a complete list of attendees, please see White House Central Subject Files, Box 670, Folder 1: "PC 5 Peace Corps Program (Executive, 1-20-61 - 4-10-62)."]
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C18661-C
President John F. Kennedy speaks during a ceremony for the first group of departing Peace Corps volunteers, leaving for Tanganyika and Ghana, in the Rose Garden, White House, Washington, D.C. Reporters and photographers observe, including Washington Correspondent for the Guy Gannett Publishing Company of Maine, May Craig. [For a complete list of attendees, please see White House Central Subject Files, Box 670, Folder 1: "PC 5 Peace Corps Program (Executive, 1-20-61 - 4-10-62)."]
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C18661-B
President John F. Kennedy speaks during a ceremony for the first group of departing Peace Corps volunteers, leaving for Tanganyika and Ghana, in the Rose Garden, White House, Washington, D.C. Reporters and photographers observe, including Washington Correspondent for the Guy Gannett Publishing Company of Maine, May Craig. [For a complete list of attendees, please see White House Central Subject Files, Box 670, Folder 1: "PC 5 Peace Corps Program (Executive, 1-20-61 - 4-10-62)."]
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C18661-A
President John F. Kennedy speaks during a ceremony for the first group of departing Peace Corps volunteers, leaving for Tanganyika and Ghana, in the Rose Garden, White House, Washington, D.C. Reporters and photographers observe, including Washington Correspondent for the Guy Gannett Publishing Company of Maine, May Craig. [Damage is original to the negative. For a complete list of attendees, please see White House Central Subject Files, Box 670, Folder 1: "PC 5 Peace Corps Program (Executive, 1-20-61 - 4-10-62)."]
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C18661
President John F. Kennedy greets Peace Corps volunteers during a ceremony for the first group of departing volunteers, leaving for Tanganyika and Ghana, in the Rose Garden, White House, Washington, D.C. Reporters and photographers observe, including Washington Correspondent for the Guy Gannett Publishing Company of Maine, May Craig. [For a complete list of attendees, please see White House Central Subject Files, Box 670, Folder 1: "PC 5 Peace Corps Program (Executive, 1-20-61 - 4-10-62)."]
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-KN-C18660
President John F. Kennedy meets with Peace Corps volunteers during a ceremony for the first group of departing volunteers, leaving for Tanganyika and Ghana, in the Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C. Director of the Peace Corps R. Sargent Shriver stands in background; White House Secret Service agent, Lubert F. "Bert" de Freese, stands second from left (head turned). [For a complete list of attendees, please see White House Central Subject Files, Box 670, Folder 1: "PC 5 Peace Corps Program (Executive, 1-20-61 - 4-10-62)."]
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6760-E
President John F. Kennedy and Director of the Peace Corps R. Sargent Shriver meet with Peace Corps volunteers during a ceremony for the first group of departing volunteers, leaving for Tanganyika and Ghana, in the Oval Office, White House, Washington, D.C. [For a complete list of attendees, please see White House Central Subject Files, Box 670, Folder 1: "PC 5 Peace Corps Program (Executive, 1-20-61 - 4-10-62)."]
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-AR6760-A
President John F. Kennedy and Director of the Peace Corps R. Sargent Shriver walk through the West Wing Colonnade during a ceremony for the first group of departing Peace Corps volunteers at the White House, Washington, D.C. Also pictured: Associate Press Secretary Andrew Hatcher; Air Force Aide to the President, Brigadier General Godfrey T. McHugh; White House Secret Service agents, Jack Ready and Lubert F. "Bert" de Freese. [For a complete list of attendees, please see White House Central Subject Files, Box 670, Folder 1: "PC 5 Peace Corps Program (Executive, 1-20-61 - 4-10-62)."]
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-A29-7-61
President John F. Kennedy speaks during a ceremony for the first group of departing Peace Corps volunteers, leaving for Tanganyika and Ghana, in the Rose Garden, White House, Washington, D.C. Reporters and photographers observe, including Washington Correspondent for the Guy Gannett Publishing Company of Maine, May Craig. [For a complete list of attendees, please see White House Central Subject Files, Box 670, Folder 1: "PC 5 Peace Corps Program (Executive, 1-20-61 - 4-10-62)."]
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-A29-6-61
President John F. Kennedy watches as Peace Corps Director R. Sargent Shriver speaks during a ceremony for the first group of departing Peace Corps volunteers, leaving for Tanganyika and Ghana, in the Rose Garden, White House, Washington, D.C. Reporters and photographers observe, including Washington Correspondent for the Guy Gannett Publishing Company of Maine, May Craig. [For a complete list of attendees, please see White House Central Subject Files, Box 670, Folder 1: "PC 5 Peace Corps Program (Executive, 1-20-61 - 4-10-62)."]
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-A29-5-61
President John F. Kennedy watches as Peace Corps Director R. Sargent Shriver speaks during a ceremony for the first group of departing Peace Corps volunteers, leaving for Tanganyika and Ghana, in the Rose Garden, White House, Washington, D.C. Reporters and photographers observe, including Washington Correspondent for the Guy Gannett Publishing Company of Maine, May Craig. [For a complete list of attendees, please see White House Central Subject Files, Box 670, Folder 1: "PC 5 Peace Corps Program (Executive, 1-20-61 - 4-10-62)."]
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-A29-4-61
President John F. Kennedy greets Peace Corps volunteers during a ceremony for the first group of departing volunteers, leaving for Tanganyika and Ghana, in the Rose Garden, White House, Washington, D.C. Reporters and photographers observe, including Washington Correspondent for the Guy Gannett Publishing Company of Maine, May Craig. [For a complete list of attendees, please see White House Central Subject Files, Box 670, Folder 1: "PC 5 Peace Corps Program (Executive, 1-20-61 - 4-10-62)."]
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-A29-3-61
President John F. Kennedy is surrounded by Peace Corps volunteers during a ceremony for the first group of departing volunteers, leaving for Tanganyika and Ghana, in the Rose Garden, White House, Washington, D.C. Reporters and photographers observe. [For a complete list of attendees, please see White House Central Subject Files, Box 670, Folder 1: "PC 5 Peace Corps Program (Executive, 1-20-61 - 4-10-62)."]
Photograph
White House Photographs
JFKWHP-ST-A29-2-61
President John F. Kennedy speaks during a ceremony for the first group of departing Peace Corps volunteers, leaving for Tanganyika and Ghana, in the Rose Garden, White House, Washington, D.C. Reporters and photographers observe, including Washington Correspondent for the Guy Gannett Publishing Company of Maine, May Craig. [For a complete list of attendees, please see White House Central Subject Files, Box 670, Folder 1: "PC 5 Peace Corps Program (Executive, 1-20-61 - 4-10-62)."]