The Civilian Conservation Corps [DVD] / American Experience presents ; a Robert Stone Film ; WGBH Educational Foundation ; written, produced, and directed by Robert Stone ; co-produced by Alison Guss.
Format:
[DVD] /
Publisher:
Distributed by PBS Distribution
Copyright Date:
2010
Description:
1 videodisc (53 min.) : sd., col. with b&w sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Originally produced for television broadcast in 2009. Special feature: Teacher's guide with lesson plans [PDF document]. Featuring commentary by Harley Jolley, Houston Pritchett, Clifford Hammond, Vicente Ximenes.
Contents:
The Great Depression -- FDR's New Deal -- Life at the CCC camps -- Projects and the people -- Lasting effects -- A legacy of change.
Summary:
Started in 1933 by President Franklin Roosevelt as part of the New Deal, the CCC was used as a way to not only help unemployed Americans, but to help conserve some of the country's forests and parks. Over the next ten years it would employ over 3 million men who planted trees, fought fires, and helped their families financially. Features interviews and archived footage.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.