Peace Corps: established 1961; becoming independent agency 1981; consisting of a Washington DC. Headquarters, three regional recruitment centers and 16area offices; overseas operations in more than 60 countries; Dir.-Mark D. Gearan.

• 和平队：美国政府向亚非拉地区派遣执行“援助计划”的服务组织。1961年成立，1981年成为独立机构。总部设在华盛顿，下设3个征募中心和16个地区办公室。队长-马克·吉兰。