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Who were volunteers that worked in under-developed nations in the 1960s?
Peace Corps
What major events happened in the 1960s that changed the world?
Hippie Revolution...Peace Out!
The program that sent Americans overseas to work on developmental projects was the?
The Peace Corps is a United States volunteer program intending to aid in developmental projects and infrastructure establishment in foreign countries. It was established on March 1, 1961 by President John F. Kennedy.
What is Ordnance Corps United States Army 's motto?
The motto of Ordnance Corps - United States Army - is 'Armament for Peace'.
What is an efficient way to work in Africa?
I believe the efficient way to work in Africa would be joining the peace corps
Who were volunteers that worked in under-developed nations in the 1960s?
Peace Corps
Did male Peace Corps volunteers in the 1960s receive exemption from the Draft?
There were several ways someone could legally avoid the draft during the 1960s. The Peace Corps was one way. As long as you were in training or in service in another nation, you would not be drafted. You could also join VISTA, Volunteers in Service to America. It was a domestic type of Peace Corps. If you were a teacher you were also exempt from the draft. If you remained in college and took a full schedule of classes, you were exempt.
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.
What program created during the 1960s consisted of volunteers traveling throughout the world providing humanitarian aid?
The Peace Corps program was created in the 1960s, where volunteers from the United States traveled to various countries to provide humanitarian aid and promote cultural exchange. Volunteers worked on projects related to education, agriculture, health, and community development.
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
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
