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
Christopher Landau
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Christopher Thomas Landau is an American lawyer and diplomat serving as the United States deputy secretary of state since 2025. He previously served as the United States ambassador to Mexico from 2019
Peace Corps
…Formed March 1, 1961 Jurisdiction United States government Headquarters Washington, D.C. Annual budget US$410.5 million (FY 2022) Agency executives Christopher Landau, Acting Director of the Peace Corps Richard Swarttz, Chief of Staff Kris Besch, Deputy Chief of Staff Website peacecorps.gov The Peace Corps is an…
Landau being sworn in as ambassador to Mexico by Justice Clarence Thomas, with U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo looking on
Official portrait as ambassador to Mexico