The Peace Corps Act was permanently established on September 1, 1961 when President Kennedy signed the act. The act aimed to promote world peace and friendship by making American men and women available to other countries in need of trained workers. The goals were to help countries meet their needs and to promote cultural understanding between Americans and other peoples. During the Vietnam War, some men joined the Peace Corps to avoid being drafted, which caused issues.

1. Megan De Souza United States Peace Corps American History Ann Albright OSU/OKC

19. President Kennedy greets Peace Corps Volunteers August 1962

21. August 1962 President Kennedy greets Peace Corps Volunteers

22. Peace Corps Volunteer Ida Shoatz at the Pisac Market

23. 1 st Director of Peace Corps R. Sargent Shriver leads Peace Corps Volunteers

24. Peace Corps Volunteer Arthur Young in Tanzania

25. An add for the US Peace Corps