Created in 1961 by JFK as example of liberal anticommunism in third world countries; reform-minded missionaries of democracy. It was a peaceful way to reach out to other countries.

THE COLD WAR

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Created in 1961 by JFK as example of liberal anticommunism in third world countries; “reform-minded missionaries of democracy". It was a peaceful way to reach out to other countries.

A	Peace Corps
B	Missionary Movement
C	Bonus Army
D	Peace Initiative

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -A hallmark of the Kennedy administration, the Peace Corps sent American citizens to developing countries to volunteer in the struggle against poverty, illiteracy, and disease.

Detailed explanation-2: -Kennedy adopted Keynesian economics and proposed a tax cut bill that was passed into law as the Revenue Act of 1964. Kennedy also established the Peace Corps and promised to land an American on the moon, thereby intensifying the Space Race with the Soviet Union.

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.

Detailed explanation-4: -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.

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USA HISTORY

THE COLD WAR 1950 1973

THE COLD WAR