The influential founder of the Peace Corps in the United States was President John F. Kennedy. Established in 1961, the Peace Corps aimed to promote world peace and friendship by sending American volunteers abroad to assist in various development projects, including education, health, and agriculture. Kennedy envisioned the organization as a means to foster cross-cultural understanding while addressing the needs of developing nations. Through volunteerism and international cooperation, the Peace Corps sought to build goodwill and promote social progress in underprivileged areas, reflecting the ideals of public service and global solidarity.