Establishment of the Peace Corps

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:event
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:John_F._Kennedy
gptkbp:affiliated_with gptkb:United_States_government
gptkbp:challenges language barriers
resource limitations
cultural barriers
gptkbp:date March 1, 1961
gptkbp:director gptkb:Sargent_Shriver
gptkbp:established gptkb:John_F._Kennedy
gptkbp:focus_area gptkb:economic_development
gptkb:education
gptkb:organization
youth development
health
gptkbp:has_programs gptkb:education
gptkb:software_framework
agriculture
health
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Washington,_D._C.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Establishment of the Peace Corps
gptkbp:impact gptkb:cultural_exchange
gptkb:volunteerism
international development
gptkbp:inspired_by gptkb:Monarch
gptkbp:is_evaluated_by community feedback
impact assessments
volunteer feedback
gptkbp:is_organized_by gptkb:Peace_Corps
gptkbp:legislation gptkb:Peace_Corps_Act
gptkbp:location gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:notable_alumni networking opportunities
career support
returned volunteers
gptkbp:partnerships government agencies
local communities
nonprofits
gptkbp:purpose promote world peace and friendship
gptkbp:reach over 140 countries
gptkbp:received gptkb:1961
gptkbp:receives_funding_from gptkb:U._S._Congress
gptkbp:service_area urban areas
rural communities
underdeveloped regions
gptkbp:status active
gptkbp:succeeded_by community projects
educational initiatives
environmental conservation
health programs
gptkbp:training technical skills
language skills
cultural orientation
gptkbp:volunteer_opportunities 2 years
over 240,000
American citizens