May 6, 2025: The Works Progress Administration: My Column on Federal Workers

[On May 6th,1935, Franklin Roosevelt estab-lished the WorksProgress Administration [WPA]. So this week I’ll AmericanStudy ahandful of WPA histories, leading up to a weekend post on why we need a 21stcentury revival!]

After Ibegan drafting this blog series (inside baseball incoming for how long in advanceI often draft blog series!), I decided to dedicate one of my SaturdayEvening Post Considering History columnsto federal workers under the New Deal, including a good bit of focus on theWPA. I’d love for you all to check that column out, so I’ll offer thathyperlink in lieu of today’s post and see you tomorrow for more WPA Studying!

Next WPApost tomorrow,

Ben

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