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ERIC ED343528: National Service: A Promise to Keep.

This book presents an autobiographical look at one man's first-hand experience with the evolution of national service from 1945 through 1988. Throughout the account significant documents and articles by the author and others are included such as newspaper and magazine articles, significant correspondence from national and government leaders, and congressional hearing testimony. The chapters are as follows: (1) "1946-1950: High School and College, The Impact of War, An Idea Takes Root"; (2) "1951-1960: Service in the Army, Service in Nigeria, National Service"; (3) "1961-1967: The Peace Corps, …