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Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)
The CCC was a relief program for the public in which men could go away and make money for their families, while working for their country by building buildings, bridges and highways and learning to read and write. It operated from 1933 to 1942 -
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
The FDIC provided government insurance on band deposits for up to $250,000. They restored public faith in bank deposits. Today, the job of the FDIC is to maintain public stability and faith in the nation's financial system. -
Civil Works Administration (CWA)
The CWA employed four million people, including 300,000 women. They built/improved 1,000 airports, 500,000 miles of road, 40,000 schools and 3,500 playgrounds or parks. They spent over one billion dollars in just five months. -
Federal Housing Administration
Now known as the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). They provide mortgage insurance on loans and are the biggest provider of insurance in the world. -
Security and Exchange Commission (SEC)
Created to regulate the stock market and stop fraud. It eliminated the power of a free exchange of stock. Today, their goal is to protect investors, and maintain fair and orderly markets. -
The Works Progress Administration (WPA)
The largest and most ambitious program of the New Deal. Employed millions of unemployed (and for the most part unskilled) to help with public works projects. They built post offices, schools, roads and libraries. It was dissolved on June 30th, 1943 -
National Labor Relations Board
Organized factory elections by a secret ballot to determine if workers wanted a union or not. They investigated employer's actions and when necessary they could stop unfair practices. Today, they protect employees' rights to organize into unions. -
Social Security Act
The Social Security Act was passed after the Wagner Act and provided financial security to elders and the unemployed. Workers could earn rights to these benefits because they payed special taxes. Today, social security is still a big part of the American financial system but is likely to disappear in the near future.
