THE COLD WAR 1950 1973
JOHN F KENNEDY AND THE COLD WAR
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to prevent the spread of communism
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to stop the spread of infectious diseases
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to give support to developing nations
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to improve education in former Communist nations
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Detailed explanation-1: -Through the Peace Corps, President John F. Kennedy sought to encourage mutual understanding between Americans and people of other nations and cultures. On October 14, 1960, at 2 a.m., Senator John F.
Detailed explanation-2: -Following up on the idea he launched at the University of Michigan, President Kennedy signed an executive order establishing the Peace Corps on March 1, 1961. Three days later, R. Sargent Shriver became its first Director. Deployment was rapid: Volunteers began serving in five countries in 1961.
Detailed explanation-3: -Terms in this set (7) A federal agency created by President Kennedy in 1961 to promote voluntary service by Americans in foreign countries. The Peace Corps provides labor power to help developing countries improve their infrastructure, health care, educational systems, and other aspects of their societies.