Wider contextNational & World ContextVerified

March 31, 1933

The Civilian Conservation Corps is created

The Civilian Conservation Corps became one of the New Deal's earliest work-relief programs, employing young men on conservation and public-land projects. CCC enrollment, camp life, wages sent home, and completed projects can help explain Preston County family and community records from the Depression years.

Research status

This entry has completed the project’s verified review level.

Its date, wording, and supporting evidence have been reviewed to the level described by the project’s research standards.

How verification works

Sources and further reading

Where this entry comes from

Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library, FDR's First 100 Days

Keep exploring

Help strengthen this entry

Have a correction, source, or local detail?

Share what you know. The contribution form will automatically include this entry’s title and reference.

Contribute information