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John F. Kennedy is credited with the origin of the Peace Corps. But the first idea came from Senator Hubert H. Humphrey. See link for Peace Corps details.

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What was started in part to achieve goals set by President Kennedy in 1961?

President Kennedy is responsible for the start of the Peace Corps in 1961. The program aimed to increase understanding between Americans and the people and nations of the world. The goal of the Peace Corp was for volunteers to dedicate themselves to the peace and upward mobility of underdeveloped countries.


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This program was started in part to achieve goals set by President Kennedy in 1961?

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Who was the main domestic peace corp in 1960s?

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it depends, you can't have anything offensive. and its peace corp.


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