September 22 in Peace & Justice History by Susan | Sep 22, 2017 | this day in peace and justice history | 0 comments September 22, 1961 President John Kennedy signed a congressional act establishing the Peace Corps. The government-funded volunteer organization was created to fight hunger, disease, illiteracy, poverty, and lack of opportunity around the world. Share this:TweetShare on TumblrLike this:Like Loading...