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The Peace Corps is a U.S. government agency established in 1961 that sends American volunteers abroad to work on various development projects, promoting peace and friendship. Volunteers engage in areas such as education, health, agriculture, and community development, helping to improve living conditions and foster cross-cultural understanding. The organization aims to empower communities while also providing volunteers with unique opportunities for personal and professional growth. Through its work, the Peace Corps contributes to global development and strengthens diplomatic ties between the U.S. and host countries.
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How did young Americans respond to John F Kennedy's challenge?
they became more involved in social action They became active in politics
What part of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 was designed to help young people learn a trade?
Head start . Apex
Is the peace corps a military organization?
No. The Peace Corps is a governmental organization, and it is discouraged for Peace Corps Volunteers to proselytize.
President Kennedy's program to send American volunteers to poor countries to live and help those countries develop was called?
It is known as the Peace Corps. It is still functioning.
Which president started the peace corps?
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.
Who was the first director of the Peace Corps?
Sargent Shriver was the first director of the Peace Corps.
What type of organization is the Peace Corps?
The Peace Corps is an agency of the Federal government devoted to world peace and friendship. Answer volunteer
What is the yearly budget for the peace corps since it was founded?
The budget of Peace Corps is 374,250,000 dollars.
What does the Peace Corps promote?
World Peace
What brings together the peace corps ameri corps and senior corps?
USA freedom corps
Program started when President Johnson was in office?
Head start.
Which organization did President Kennedy inspire thousands of Americans to join to share their experience and knowledge with less fortunate nations?
Peace Corps Act of 1961
