Seventy-five years after Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal, here for
the first time is the remarkable story of one of its enduring
cornerstones, the Works Progress Administration (WPA): its
passionate believers, its furious critics, and its amazing
accomplishments.
The WPA is American history that could not be more current, from
providing economic stimulus to renewing a broken infrastructure.
Introduced in 1935 at the height of the Great Depression, when
unemployment and desperation ruled the land, this controversial
nationwide jobs program would forever change the physical landscape
and social policies of the United States. The WPA lasted eight
years, spent $11 billion, employed 81/2 million men and women, and
gave the country not only a renewed spirit but a fresh face. Now
this fascinating and informative book chronicles the WPA from its
tumultuous beginnings to its lasting presence, and gives us cues
for future action.
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