What service program of president John F. Kennedy provided guidance to underdeveloped third work countries?

President John F.

Kennedy established the Peace Corps by Executive Order on March 1,

1961. President Kennedy sought to encourage mutual understanding

between Americans and people of other nations and cultures.

Congress authorized the Peace Corps with passage of the Peace Corps

Act on September 21, 1961. The Peace Corps Act declares the

programs purpose is "To promote world peace and friendship through

a Peace Corps, which shall make available to interested countries

and areas men and women of the United States qualified for service

abroad and willing to serve, under conditions of hardship if

necessary, to help the peoples of such countries and areas in

meeting their needs for trained manpower." On September 22, 1961,

Kennedy signed the congressional legislation creating a permanent

Peace Corps.