Pennant, "U.S. Civilian Conservation Corps," 1933-1942
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President Franklin Roosevelt established the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in 1933 during the early years of the Great Depression. The Corps enlisted unemployed, single young men to work in America's public lands, forests, and national parks. The men earned $30 a month and received food, clothing, and lodging. More than 2 1/2 million men served by the time the program ended in 1942.
President Franklin Roosevelt established the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in 1933 during the early years of the Great Depression. The Corps enlisted unemployed, single young men to work in America's public lands, forests, and national parks. The men earned $30 a month and received food, clothing, and lodging. More than 2 1/2 million men served by the time the program ended in 1942.
Artifact
Pennant
Date Made
1933-1942
Keywords
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2014.4.79
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of John Margolies.
Material
Felt (Textile)
Color
Blue
Yellow (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 11 in
Width: 28.5 in
Length: 0.063 in
Inscriptions
On front: U/S/ CIVILIAN CONSERVATION CORPS/ Co. 1712/ C. C. C.
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