The lasting impact of the New Deal's CCC
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A version of this review first appeared in NewWest.net.
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Comments:
Posted Fri, Apr 10, 6:36 a.m. inappropriate
By the time they got the permits, the recession would be over, but the program would never end.
Posted Fri, Apr 10, 6:31 p.m. inappropriate
It shared some characteristics with military service. Less discipline, better pay but pretty severe living conditions. Each experience was helpful for some people. "Godsend"? that seems a bit strong. In the midwest the CCC furnished roadside cleanup services (raking dirt that blew away) and other uninspiring busywork.