Lyndon Johnson actually said...

The Peace Corps has provided an opportunity for tens of thousands of idealistic and able Americans, young and old, to serve their fellow men--with little thought of self or comfort, and with little recompense other than the reward of seeing human lives made better by their efforts.

Context

Message to the Congress Transmitting the Fifth Annual Report of the Peace Corps.

03/05/1967

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