An Anecdotal History of the Civilian Conservation Corps: Volume III - The Enrollee

The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) was a public work relief program that operated in the United States from 1933 to 1942. The CCC was created by President Franklin D. Roosevelt as part of his New Deal program to help combat the Great Depression. The CCC employed young men between the ages of 18 and 25 to work on a variety of conservation projects, including planting trees, building roads, and constructing dams.

Thirty Dollars a Day, One Day a Month: An Anecdotal History of the Civilian Conservation Corps, Volume III, Enrollee Memories Q to Z

by John Kenneth Justin

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	177248 KB
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Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Lending	:	Enabled
Print length	:	495 pages
Hardcover	:	320 pages
Item Weight	:	1.4 pounds
Dimensions	:	5.98 x 0.88 x 9.02 inches

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Volume III of An Anecdotal History of the Civilian Conservation Corps is a collection of stories from CCC enrollees. These stories provide a firsthand account of the experiences of the young men who served in the CCC. The stories are full of humor, adventure, and camaraderie. They offer a unique glimpse into the lives of these young men and the work they did to help their country.

The Enrollees

The CCC enrollees came from all walks of life. Some were from poor families, while others came from more affluent backgrounds. Some were high school graduates, while others had only a few years of schooling. But all of the enrollees shared a common desire to serve their country and to make a difference in the world.

The enrollees were assigned to work camps that were located throughout the United States. The camps were typically located in rural areas, and the enrollees lived in barracks and worked long hours. The work was often hard, but the enrollees were proud of the work they were ng. They knew that they were making a difference in the world, and they were grateful for the opportunity to serve their country.

The Work

The CCC enrollees worked on a variety of conservation projects, including planting trees, building roads, and constructing dams. The work was often hard, but the enrollees were proud of the work they were ng. They knew that they were making a difference in the world, and they were grateful for the opportunity to serve their country.

The CCC enrollees also learned valuable skills while they were in the program. They learned how to work with tools, how to build things, and how to work as a team. These skills would serve them well in their future careers.

The Impact of the CCC

The CCC had a profound impact on the lives of the young men who served in the program. The CCC gave them the opportunity to learn valuable skills, to make new friends, and to serve their country. The CCC also helped to improve the environment and to create lasting benefits for the nation.

The CCC was a success story of the New Deal. The program provided much-needed employment to young men during the Great Depression, and it also helped to improve the environment and to create lasting benefits for the nation.

Volume III of An Anecdotal History of the Civilian Conservation Corps is a fascinating and inspiring account of the experiences of the young men who served in the CCC. These stories provide a firsthand account of the challenges and rewards of working in the CCC. They also offer a unique glimpse into the lives of these young men and the work they did to help their country.

Thirty Dollars a Day, One Day a Month: An Anecdotal History of the Civilian Conservation Corps, Volume III, Enrollee Memories Q to Z

by John Kenneth Justin

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	177248 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Lending	:	Enabled
Print length	:	495 pages
Hardcover	:	320 pages
Item Weight	:	1.4 pounds
Dimensions	:	5.98 x 0.88 x 9.02 inches

FREE