Improving America's image by helping poor and disadvantaged countries around the world.
improving Americas image
improving Americas image
Peace Corps. Designed to promote world friendship. American volunteers go to developing countries, live among the people, and contribute knowledge and technical help. Comprehensive US History- by: Paul M. Roberts & Paula A. Franklin Pg. 475
President John F. Kennedy established the Peace Corps by Executive Order on March 1, 1961. Congress authorized the Peace Corps with passage of the Peace Corps Act on September 21, 1961. On September 22, 1961, Kennedy signed the congressional legislation creating a permanent Peace Corps.
Service to Country: Peace Corps; Science to Moon; helping the poor
Proposals to improve education and healthcare
It is known as the Peace Corps. It is still functioning.
The Peace Corps was founded by President John F. Kennedy.Actually, it was created while JFK was president, but the man behind it was Shriver.
President Kennedy's peace army became known as the Peace Corps. It is still in operation today bringing help and technology to the third world.
Peace Corps Act of 1961
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