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DeCS
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Descriptor English:
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Peace Corps
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Descriptor Spanish:
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Peace Corps
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Descriptor Portuguese:
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Peace Corps
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Synonyms English:
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Peace Corps (U.S.)
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Tree Number:
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I01.409.418.750.099
N03.540.348.500.500.099
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Definition English:
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It was established in 1961 and made an independent agency in 1981. Its mission is to help the people of interested countries in meeting their need for trained men and women, and to help promote better mutual understanding between Americans and citizens of other countries. (United States Government Manual, 2006-2007, pg497) |
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Indexing Annotation English:
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add UNITED STATES; CATALOGER: Use NAF entry
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History Note English:
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2008
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Allowable Qualifiers English:
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Record Number:
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52917
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Unique Identifier:
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D054704
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Similar:
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DeCS
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