A Better America, United States Works Progress Administration (1937 Original Black & White Film)

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Travel back in time to the Great Depression era with this illuminating black and white film from 1937, showcasing the impactful Works Progress Administration (WPA) projects across the nation. Explore the wide-ranging initiatives aimed at alleviating hardship, including the construction of sewage disposal plants and sewers, provision of medical services for the indigent, operation of sewing rooms producing garments for needy families, implementation of education projects, and establishment of nursery schools. Witness the government's efforts to uplift communities and provide essential services during a challenging period in American history. 🏛️

Source :
U.S. Government Films Collection. (1937) A better America?. Pathé News, Inc.Uction Company & United States Works Progress Administrationuction Company, prods [United States: Work Projects Administration, Motion Picture Record Division] [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/2001642615

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