1959 (2) Gearing Up for Move to Kabul, Afghanistan

1958 November 19
U.S.A.
Letter from Vonda to her parents

Vonda is about to embark on her trip to Kabul where she has an administrative position with the ICA. She will stopover in London, Athens, and Istanbul on her way to Kabul.

ICA stands for International Cooperation Administration. Established by Eisenhower in 1955. Was predecessor to USAID.
 

Location: Washington, DC, USA

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