Preferred Label : peace corps;
MeSH definition : It was established in 1961 and made an independent agency in 1981. Its mission is
to help the people of interested countries in meeting their need for trained men and
women, and to help promote better mutual understanding between Americans and citizens
of other countries. (United States Government Manual, 2006-2007, pg497);
MeSH synonym : peace corps (u.s.);
MeSH annotation : add UNITED STATES; CATALOGER: Use NAF entry;
Origin ID : D054704;
UMLS CUI : C0030733;
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It was established in 1961 and made an independent agency in 1981. Its mission is
to help the people of interested countries in meeting their need for trained men and
women, and to help promote better mutual understanding between Americans and citizens
of other countries. (United States Government Manual, 2006-2007, pg497)
