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Cold War Origins and Cult Dynamics
- The Peace Corps was created during the Cold War as a government tool to promote American idealism abroad.
- Its recruitment of idealistic young people mirrors cult-like mechanisms of fostering devotion and exclusivity.
Peace Corps as CIA Cover
- Isa Medina reveals her father worked for the CIA, disguised by his Peace Corps cover.
- This secretive connection blurs the line between genuine service and government espionage.
Peace Corps Language and Recruitment
- Peace Corps indoctrination includes specialized acronyms and training rituals that bond members tightly.
- The acronym PCP for Peace Corps Prep specifically targets young recruits, resembling cult recruitment strategies.