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Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0007-016-009
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming debate illiteracy in the United States and the idea of enlisting college students to volunteer as literacy tutors in local schools and adult education centers in return for credit in their college courses. Senator Kennedy calls the idea the Literacy Corps and compares its potential to the Peace Corps. The episode aired on Monday, January 4, 1988, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
Sound recording
White House Audio Collection
JFKWHA-017-003
Sound recording of President John F. Kennedy’s remarks on the Peace Corps recorded in the Red Room of the White House. In his speech President Kennedy discusses the mission of the Peace Corps and the importance of public service among America’s youth.
Sound recording
Edward M. Kennedy Senate Files
EMKSEN-AU0009-001-014
Sound recording of the radio program "Face Off." Senator Edward M. "Ted" Kennedy of Massachusetts and Senator Alan K. "Al" Simpson of Wyoming comment on the 30th anniversary of the Peace Corps, the origins of the program during the administration of President John F. Kennedy, and the program's impact. The episode aired on Monday, August 5, 1991, on the Mutual Broadcasting System.