Historical Insights

Social Support

Government programs like the post-Civil War Freedmen’s Bureau, Works Progress Administration, and G.I. Bill all strove to improve the lives of U.S. citizens.

The Federal Art Project

The Federal Art Project, part of the New Deal, employed artists during the Great Depression, fostering creativity and jobs.

The Works Progress Administration

The Works Progress Administration (WPA) was a New Deal agency that provided jobs during the Great Depression.

Additional Historical Insights