The presidency of John F. Kennedy from 1961 until his assassination in 1963, characterized by events such as the Cuban Missile Crisis and initiatives like Peace Corps.
Cuban Missile Crisis: A confrontation between the United States and Soviet Union in 1962 over Soviet deployment of nuclear missiles in Cuba; it ended with a U.S. promise not to invade Cuba and withdrawal of U.S. missiles from Turkey.
Peace Corps: An organization established by JFK in 1961 that sends American volunteers overseas for two years to assist developing nations in education, health care, technology transfer etc., promoting mutual understanding between Americans and other cultures.
Bay of Pigs Invasion: Failed invasion attempt by CIA-trained Cuban exiles in 1961, aimed at overthrowing Fidel Castro's communist regime.
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