A Towering Task: The Story of the Peace Corps

Narrated by Annette Bening, A Towering Task tells the remarkable story of the Peace Corps, taking viewers on a journey of what it means to be a global citizen. In 1961, President John F. Kennedy gave Americans the opportunity to serve their country in a new way by forming the Peace Corps. Since then, more than 240,000 have traveled to 140 countries to carry out the organization's mission.

Documentary • 1hr 53min

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