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One of Albertson's most recognized contributions was his critical role in the
formation of the Peace Corps. In 1960-1961, Albertson was the director of the
U.S. Congressional study on the Point 4 Youth Corps, which led to creation of
the Peace Corps. Albertson and two colleagues, Pauline Birkey and Andrew Rice, co-authored the book, "New Frontiers for American Youth - Perspective on the Peace Corps," which set up the basic design for the Peace Corps.
One of Albertson's most recognized contributions was his critical role in the
formation of the Peace Corps. In 1960-1961, Albertson was the director of the
U.S. Congressional study on the Point 4 Youth Corps, which led to creation of
the Peace Corps. Albertson and two colleagues, Pauline Birkey and Andrew Rice, co-authored the book, "New Frontiers for American Youth - Perspective on the Peace Corps," which set up the basic design for the Peace Corps.
