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Wednesday, April 2, 2008 12:00 AM

The Great Depression: The sequel

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  • Wednesday, April 2, 2008 05:01 PM

    Thank God for the CCC...

    ...it helped my great-uncles find meaningful work when the local W. Va economy/coal industry went bust and the mostly-white businesses wouldn't hire black folks anyway. It also enabled them to learn skills enough to leave the area and pursue other, more lucrative career paths.

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