THE COLD WAR 1950 1973
JOHN F KENNEDY AND THE COLD WAR
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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To spread Christianity
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To gain access to underdeveloped countries resources
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To fund the Green Berets
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To make sure poor countries would be less likely to turn to Communism
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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.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Peace Corps had been created by Executive Order earlier in the year, as a Cold War presidential initiative to provide educational and technological support to developing countries through the work of trained, college-aged American volunteers.
Detailed explanation-3: -One of the signature achievements of President John F. Kennedy was creating the Peace Corps, a new agency and a new opportunity for Americans to serve their country and their world. The creation of the Peace Corps dates back to an unexpected moment and impromptu speech in 1960.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Peace Corps Mission To help the people of interested countries in meeting their need for trained men and women. To help promote a better understanding of Americans on the part of the peoples served. To help promote a better understanding of other peoples on the part of Americans.