“The Peace Corps would give thousands of young Americans a chance to see at first hand the conditions in remote areas of the world.”
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As far as I was concerned, the Depression was an ill wind that blew some good. If it hadn't occurred, my parents would have given me my college education. As it was, I had to scrabble for it.
The Peace Corps is guilty of enthusiasm and a crusading spirit. But we're not apologetic about it.
I want to warn anyone who sees the Peace Corps as an alternative to the draft that life may well be easier at Fort Dix or at apost in Germany than it will be with us.
Racism cannot be cured solely by attacking some of the results it produces, like discrimination in housing or in education.
