Roosevelt's Civilian Conservation Corps: Reviving a Green Legacy

Washington, DC. I know you could be anywhere else right now, so I'm glad you're here. Let's get started. The unsung heroes of America's park systems are the men of the CCC, the Civilian Conservation Corps, established by Franklin Delano Roosevelt at the height of the Great Depression. In 1932, American unemployment hit a record high of nearly 25 percent. That same year, FDR made the CCC a major part of his political platform. TIMELINE 1861: Abraham and Mary kept this as a rental, with plans of returning after serving in Washington. 1865: she refused to come back, and the house was later donated to the state of Illinois. 1908: Philadelphia train station. 1932: American unemployment hit a record high of nearly 25 percent. WHY THIS MATTERS The story of Washington is a reminder that the events that shaped America didn't always happen in the biggest cities. What unfolded here left marks on the community that are still visible today. The full story is more complicated, and more human, than the version most people know. Episode 83 | Hometown History | Hosted by Shane Waters Hometown History explores forgotten stories from small-town America. The overlooked events, hidden triumphs, and buried tragedies that shaped the country we live in. New episodes every Tuesday. Find every episode at mythsandmalice.com/hometown-historyAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy