Civilian Conservation Corps | Oregon Experience

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--- At the height of the Great Depression, the Civilian Conservation Corps put young, unemployed men to work on public lands. The "CCC boys" got room, board, education, health care and a modest salary while fighting fires, planting trees and improving the landscape. Many of public parks and forests are part of their legacy. Through interviews and rare footage, this program tells the story of the CCC in Oregon. Oregon Public Broadcasting aims to elevate and amplify the community, connect Oregon and its neighbors, and illuminate a wider world through stories. One way to support OPB and the work of public media is to subscribe to our channel for new OPB videos every month: https://www.youtube.com/opb?sub_confirmation=1 Member support makes all the videos on the OPB YouTube channel possible, and everything else you love. Ensure the next important story is covered and join in as a Sustainer now at https://give.opb.org/opb/?s=OAMEGNS220500000 #OPB #Oregon #history #CCC #CivilianConservationCorps #WPA #publicworks #tillamookburn #pacificnorthwest #oregonhistory #oregonexperience #fdr #newdeal