Youth CCC Workers Building Fence

Photograph

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The Cardinal Collection

Delaware State Park - Youth CCC Workers Building Fence, date unknown: Two Youth Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) workers stand next to the fence they are building. Henry Jackson, a Senator from Washington, proposed creating a Youth CCC program to provide the baby boom generation with the marketable skills and impactful experiences. He introduced Senate Bill 1076 in 1969 for this purpose, which President Richard Nixon signed into law in August of 1970. This program provided summer employment for youths between 15 and 18 developing and maintaining outdoor infrastructure in U.S. parklands.
Delaware State Park - Youth CCC Workers Building Fence, date unknown

Two Youth Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) workers stand next to the fence they are building. Henry Jackson, a Senator from Washington, proposed creating a Youth CCC program to provide the baby boom generation with the marketable skills and impactful experiences. He introduced Senate Bill 1076 in 1969 for this purpose, which President Richard Nixon signed into law in August of 1970. This program provided summer employment for youths between 15 and 18 developing and maintaining outdoor infrastructure in U.S. parklands.

Name/Title

Youth CCC Workers Building Fence

Entry/Object ID

01.02._340

Description

Two Youth Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) workers stand next to the fence they are building. Henry Jackson, a Senator from Washington, proposed creating a Youth CCC program to provide the baby boom generation with the marketable skills and impactful experiences. He introduced Senate Bill 1076 in 1969 for this purpose, which President Richard Nixon signed into law in August of 1970. This program provided summer employment for youths between 15 and 18 developing and maintaining outdoor infrastructure in U.S. parklands.

Cataloged By

Neil Humphrey