Civilian Conservation Corps
Background 1933-1942 ran by US Army Employed men 18-25 300,000 men Food, shelter, uniforms + $30 per month $27 must be sent to family
What they did Worked in National Parks Built roads Planted trees Fought fires Worked in 800 parks
Impact Reduced youth unemployment Provided money for urban families Modernized parks
Criticisms Segregated in some areas Undercut union workers in those areas Army involvment
Legacy Peace Corps Americorps Over 100 other similar groups currently exist Community Service Graduation Requirements