1969 Press Photo Joseph H. Blatchford, confirmed new head of the Peace Corps

Joseph H. Blatchford, confirmed by the Senate today as new head of the Peace Corps, says he'd like to change the volunteer agency into more of a cooperative venture with a larger role going to the host countries. Blatchford, 34, says he wants more corpsmen who have technical skills.

Photo is dated 1969.

Photo measures 8.25 x 10 inches.