Works Progress Administration

The Works Progress Administration (WPA) was a New Deal agency established in 1935 to combat the Great Depression by creating jobs for millions of Americans. It funded public projects such as building roads, bridges, schools, and parks, providing employment and improving national infrastructure. The WPA also supported arts, education, and community programs, fostering cultural development during tough economic times. It aimed to stimulate economic recovery while offering work opportunities, leaving a lasting legacy of public works and cultural contributions across the United States.