The Work of the Civilian Conservation Corps
Author | : James Barnett |
Publisher | : CreateSpace |
Total Pages | : 70 |
Release | : 2015-01-03 |
ISBN-10 | : 1505841127 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781505841121 |
Rating | : 4/5 (121 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Work of the Civilian Conservation Corps written by James Barnett and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-01-03 with total page 70 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Civilian Conservation Corps was created in 1933 by U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt in response to the Nation;s dire unemployment and imperiled natural resources. The CCC had a great impact on Louisiana by employing youth to work on conservation projects throughout the State. Although the influence and accomplishments of the CCC have been recognized widely, there is little specific information on enrollees and camps in Louisiana.