Millions of Americans Still Benefit From These Depression-Era Public Works Projects

The Great Depression, stretching from 1929 to 1939, caused global GDP to drop by 15%, soaring US unemployment to 23%, and halving international trade, resulting in significant socio-economic turmoil.

The New Deal, introduced by President Franklin Roosevelt, marked a pivotal shift in federal government involvement in the economy, showcasing domestic programs that ultimately aimed to lift millions of Americans out of poverty.

Constructed as part of the Works Progress Administration, Griffith Observatory stands today as a crucial example of how New Deal initiatives provided employment while also leaving a lasting legacy on public infrastructure and education.

Mount Rushmore, while an iconic US landmark attracting 2.5 million visitors annually, highlights the complicated history of land acquisition in the US, with New Deal funding helping to complete its controversial construction.

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