The US Peace Corps

Published: March 23, 2012, 9:09 a.m.

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In 1961 President Kennedy set up a scheme to send idealistic young Americans abroad.

At the height of the Cold War the underlying idea was to help give the USA a positive image in developing countries.

Hear from one of the first volunteers who went to teach in Ghana.

Photo: Robert Krisko during his Peace Corps days.

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