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Since March 1, 1961, when President John F. Kennedy signed the executive order to establish the Peace Corps, more than 240,000 Americans have served in 141 c...
Nearly 60 years later, Americans-young and old alike-still want to serve their country and understand their place in the world; current volunteers work at the forefront of some of the most pressing issues facing the global community. Yet the agency has struggled to remain relevant amid sociopolitical change. More than once it had to fight for ...
An enlightening and inspiring 60-year history of the Peace Corps. Full Review | Original Score: 5/5 | May 27, 2020. "A Towering Task" unfolds like a dull, chronological slide show of archival ...
Upcoming airdates for this series. There are no upcoming airings of this program for the next two weeks. Please check back with us. Filmmaker Alana DeJoseph examines the rich history of the Peace Corps and the challenges that lie ahead in the 21st century.
One of the more in-depth segments involves the longest-serving former director Loret Miller Ruppe, who was director from 1981-89. Her recounting the story of the Prime Minister of Fiji and his words to Ronald Reagan are a highlight. Ms. DeJoseph and Ms. Kelly have delivered a most-informative history of the Peace Corps in a matter-of-fact manner.
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.
6 de sept. de 2020 · September 6, 2020. The Museum of the Peace Corps Experience hosts a screening of “A Towering Task,” the award-winning Peace Corps documentary, viewable now through September 30, 2020. You, your family and friends, your community and the general public are invited to watch the film in the comfort of your own homes.
