| Description |
xi, 272 pages ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 232-252) and index. |
| Contents |
The challenge from JFK -- Sarge's Peace Corps -- The pioneer volunteers and the postcard -- The battle of Britain -- Friday, November 22, 1963 -- U. S. troops invade the Dominican Republic -- Johnny Hood -- The specter of Vietnam -- The wrath of Richard Nixon -- The fall of the Lion of Judah -- The militant Sam Brown -- Mayhem and illness -- The rich lady in her first job for pay -- 200,000 stories -- A new name and a new world -- The expansive mood of the Clinton years -- The quiet Bush years -- Diplomatic troubles -- Obama and the future -- Does the Peace Corps do any good? |
| Subject |
Peace Corps (U.S.)
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Economic assistance, American -- Developing countries.
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United States -- Foreign relations -- Developing countries.
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| ISBN |
9780807050491 hardback alkaline paper |
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0807050490 hardback alkaline paper |
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