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“A Towering Task” chronicles the journey of the Peace Corps, founded by JFK in 1961. Through personal testimonials, it captures the spirit of American volunteers working globally, highlighting both challenges and triumphs.
Sep 22, 2019 · A Towering Task: The Story of the Peace Corps: Directed by Alana DeJoseph. With Harry Belafonte, Annette Bening, Jimmy Carter, Chris Dodd. In 1961, President John F. Kennedy gave young Americans the opportunity to serve their country in a new way by forming the Peace Corps.
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Sep 27, 2019 · In 1961, President John F. Kennedy gave young Americans the opportunity to serve their country in a new way by forming the Peace Corps. Since then, more than 200,000 of them have traveled to more than 60 countries to carry out the organization's mission of international cooperation.
Rent A Towering Task: The Story of the Peace Corps on Prime Video, or buy it on Prime Video. Filmmaker Alana DeJoseph examines the rich history of the Peace Corps and the...
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In 1961, JFK gave young Americans the opportunity to serve their country in a new way by forming the Peace Corps. This new documentary explores the story of ...
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Feb 14, 2024 · A TOWERING TASK tells the story of the Peace Corps, a unique U.S. government agency born out of the Cold War and the heady days of the Kennedy administration.
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A TOWERING TASK tells the story of the Peace Corps, a unique U.S. government agency born out of the Cold War and the heady days of the Kennedy administration.
