Depression-era projects

Depression-era projects refer to initiatives undertaken during the Great Depression (1930s) in the United States to combat widespread unemployment and economic hardship. The most notable was the New Deal, a series of programs launched by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. These projects included infrastructure development, like building roads and bridges, as well as social programs that provided jobs, support for farmers, and economic recovery measures. Key agencies, like the Works Progress Administration (WPA) and the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), aimed to revitalize the economy and improve public welfare while employing millions of Americans during a time of crisis.