Civilian Conservation Corp (CCC)
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FDR's Plans for Employment
Part of President Roosevelt's plan to put American citizens back to work includes the Civilian Conservation Corp, which puts our young men, aged 18-25, in nature, preserving our resources while maintaining steady employment.
The CCC started in 1933
Young men, hard at work in nature.
From 1933-1942, 3 million young men participated in this program.
About the CCC
Headed by Robert Fencher, the Civilian Conservation Corp employed as many as 300,000 young, unmarried men from ages 18-25 at any given time. These young men recieved shelter, clothing, and food every day, making $30 each month ($25 of which was sent home to their families).
Products of the CCC
Within 9 years:
- 3 billion trees were planted to help reforest America.
- 800 parks were reconstructed nation wide.
- Forest Fire fighting methods were updated.
- Networks of Service Buildings and Public Roadways were built in remote areas.
The first Civilian Conservation Corp camp was located in Shenandoah National Park in Virginia.