953 nut 64,127 #1 Posted 10 hours ago March 1, 1961, President John F. Kennedy issues Executive Order #10924, establishing the Peace Corps as a new agency within the Department of State. The same day, he sent a message to Congress asking for permanent funding for the agency, which would send trained American men and women to foreign nations to assist in development efforts. The Peace Corps captured the imagination of the U.S. public, and during the week after its creation thousands of letters poured into Washington from young Americans hoping to volunteer. 3 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 12,847 #2 Posted 10 hours ago I remember my aunt going to Ethiopia while in the Peace Corp.. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
