Peace Corps
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The Peace Corps is an independent agency and program of the United States government that trains and deploys volunteers to communities in partner countries around the world. It was established in Marc
Headquarters at 1275 First St NE
John F. Kennedy greets volunteers on August 28, 1961
The former Peace Corps headquarters at 1111 20th Street, NW in downtown Washington, D.C.
Executive Order 10924
Elaine Chao
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Elaine Lan Chao is an American businesswoman and former government official who served as United States secretary of labor in the administration of George W. Bush from 2001 to 2009 and as United State
Peace Corps
…correspond with overseas volunteers. Fellows/USA assisted Returned Peace Corps volunteers in pursuing graduate studies while serving local communities. 12 Elaine Chao 1991–1992 G.H.W. Bush Chao was the first Asian American director. She expanded Peace Corps' presence in Eastern Europe and Central Asia by establishing…
Official portrait, 2019
Chao in Syosset High School's yearbook
Chao in 2005
Official Secretary of Labor photo