American History Tellers The Great Depression - Progress and Pushback | 5
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Mar 20, 2019 The podcast discusses the Works Progress Administration and its role in alleviating the Great Depression, as well as the growing opposition to Roosevelt's policies. It also explores the sweeping reforms implemented by Franklin Roosevelt, the Federal Writers Project and New Deal art programs, the prejudice faced by Jewish baseball player Hank Greenberg, and the impact of the Flint sit-down strike on labor rights.
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Traveling Librarians of WPA
- Mary, a traveling librarian in Kentucky, delivered books on horseback to rural communities under the WPA.
- Her work brought education and pride to isolated residents, showing the program's personal impact.
WPA's Impact and Philosophy Clash
- The WPA revolutionized federal work relief with diverse projects beyond construction, employing millions.
- It mixed direct government hires with private contracts, sparking debates over government's economic role.
Federal One Arts Programs
- Federal arts projects under WPA funded writers, photographers, and artists to capture American life.
- These cultural programs shaped national identity and created lasting public murals and literature.