FAQ About John F. Kennedy
How did John F. Kennedy contribute to the Peace Corps?
John F. Kennedy established the Peace Corps in 1961 as one of his key foreign policy initiatives. The program was aimed at promoting world peace and friendship by helping interested countries in meeting their need for trained men and women. It allowed American volunteers to travel abroad and work in sectors such as education, health, and agriculture in developing countries. The program has been widely successful and continues to operate to this day.
