"We made an important breakthrough in this battle for the minds of men, women and children in the undeveloped nations of the world with a significantly important weapon. The name of this weapon is the Peace Corps."
Introduction to Sergeant Shriver, director of the Peace Corps
Mentions Kennedy connection, dating footage to 1963
Shriver on history and functions of the Peace Corps
Shriver names volunteers from Southeast Texas working in Peace Corps
From Beaumont, Texas: Mike Ford, chemistry teacher; Betty Graham, biology teacher
Port Arthur, Texas: Barbara Straub, chemistry teacher; Frank Fort, business administration teacher; Alice Kethley [Kalfley?], english teacher
Groups and organizations that support Peace Corps
CARE International
YMCA, YWCA
National Farmers Union
The National Grange of the Order of Patrons of Husbandry
Caterpillar Tractor Co.
Encyclopedia Britannica
World Book Encyclopedia
Brooks: Accomplishments of Peace Corp
1. Changing perception of United States abroad
2. Teaching thousands of American about other parts of the world