From Idea to Implementation: Standing Up the Civilian Response Corps

Abstract

On October 14, 1960, President John F. Kennedy laid out his vision for the Peace Corps in a speech at the University of Michigan. Less than 5 months later, on March 1, 1961, the President signed an Executive order creating the Peace Corps. Using funds from mutual security appropriations, Peace Corps programs moved quickly through the design phase and into implementation. It was an example of how nimble government can be when political will is married with idealism and a willingness to improvise and take action.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 2010
Accession Number
AD1042807

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People

  • Samuel S. Farr

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  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • California
  • Congress
  • Department Of State
  • Education
  • Governments
  • Intergovernmental Organizations
  • International Organizations
  • International Relations
  • Law
  • Lessons Learned
  • Military Operations
  • National Governments
  • President (United States)
  • Public Administration
  • Security
  • Training
  • United States

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  • Political science

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  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.
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  • Systems Analysis and Design