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Works Progress Administration

Imagine a giant team building amazing things for everyone! That was the WPA!

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McKissick Memorial Library (McKissick Museum), Horseshoe, University of South Carolina, Sumter Street, Columbia, SC - 53398290873

McKissick Memorial Library (McKissick Museum), Horseshoe, University of South Carolina, Sumter Street, Columbia, SC - 53398290873

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McKissick Memorial Library (McKissick Museum), Horseshoe, University of South Carolina, Sumter Street, Columbia, SC - 53398106766
McKissick Memorial Library (McKissick Museum), Horseshoe, University of South Carolina, Sumter Street, Columbia, SC
McKissick Memorial Library (McKissick Museum), Horseshoe, University of South Carolina, Sumter Street, Columbia, SC
McKissick Memorial Library (McKissick Museum), Horseshoe, University of South Carolina, Sumter Street, Columbia, SC
McKissick Memorial Library (McKissick Museum), Horseshoe, University of South Carolina, Sumter Street, Columbia, SC
McKissick Memorial Library (McKissick Museum), Horseshoe, University of South Carolina, Sumter Street, Columbia, SC
McKissick Memorial Library (McKissick Museum), Horseshoe, University of South Carolina, Sumter Street, Columbia, SC
McKissick Memorial Library (McKissick Museum), Horseshoe, University of South Carolina, Sumter Street, Columbia, SC
McKissick Memorial Library (McKissick Museum), Horseshoe, University of South Carolina, Sumter Street, Columbia, SC
McKissick Memorial Library (McKissick Museum), Horseshoe, University of South Carolina, Sumter Street, Columbia, SC
McKissick Memorial Library (McKissick Museum), Horseshoe, University of South Carolina, Sumter Street, Columbia, SC

Key Facts

Program Name
Works Progress Administration (WPA).
Started
May 6, 1935.
Built Over
620,000 miles of streets and 10,000 bridges.
Helped Artists
Employed musicians, artists, writers, and actors.

Meet the Builders of Big Projects!

The Works Progress Administration, or WPA, was like a super-duper construction crew that started a long, long time ago. It was created to help people who didn't have jobs. Instead of just sitting around, they got to work building cool stuff for towns and cities all across America. Think of it as a giant helping hand that built things everyone could use and enjoy, like parks and roads!

Jobs for Everyone!

During a tough time called the Great Depression, many grown-ups lost their jobs. The WPA gave them work! They built over 10,000 bridges, which is more bridges than you can count on your fingers and toes many, many times! They also built roads, airports, and even houses. It was like a giant playground project where everyone got to help build something important.

Art and Music Too!

But the WPA didn't just build with bricks and roads! They also helped artists, musicians, and writers. Imagine painters making beautiful murals on walls, musicians playing concerts for everyone to hear, and writers telling stories. The WPA helped millions of people share their talents and create amazing art that we can still see and enjoy today!

Making America Stronger

The WPA was super important because it helped people earn money and feel proud of their work. By building roads, schools, and parks, they made America a better place for everyone. These projects helped communities grow and made life nicer for families. It showed that when people work together, they can build amazing things!

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