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I'm Patsy! I'm 16 years old and I'm from Philadelphia.
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During the Great Depression, families turned to the government, charities, and local communities for help. The New Deal provided programs like the CCC and WPA, which created jobs for the unemployed, and the Social Security Act, which offered financial aid to the elderly and disabled. The FERA gave direct relief to families in need. Before the Depression, life was more stable, with less reliance on... » Continue Reading
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Nine years have passed since the Great Depression... I remember those hard times very well. My family didn’t have much money, and many people in our town were struggling too. Then the New Deal came. President Franklin D. Roosevelt created new programs to help people like us. These programs gave jobs to many adults, which meant more money to buy food and pay bills. I saw how the New Deal made our c... » Continue Reading
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Mother told us that we don't have to worry about the storms anymore since the CCC is going to protect us. She also let us know that we finally have enough money to move into a bigger home! Father's job at the CCC really was a blessing. » Continue Reading
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The neighborhood is looking great thanks to the CCC. The area has been more lively and greener ever since they began to plant trees and fix up the roads. I'm so happy things are improving. I've seen more and more people move into the neighborhood. » Continue Reading
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We're finally getting some sort of income! This was definitely the financial aid we needed. We don't have to ration out our food as much as before. Hopefully this good luck continues! I think I might even start going to school again. I missed it so much! » Continue Reading
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Today my father was offered a job by an organization called the CCC or The Civilian Conservation Corp. Apparently it's a part of President Franklyn D. Roosevelt's New Deal!! This is super exciting! I can't wait for my dad to begin working. I think he's going to help plant trees, build roads and trails and help with forest fires. » Continue Reading
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Today my mother told me about the people protesting and going on strike over the unemployment, hunger, poverty and lack of government support. My father wants to protest as well. He's getting fed up with this never ending depression and I don't blame him. » Continue Reading
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it's strange and has been hard the past few months January 15th, everything started changing for our family. The great depression came like a storm. No one was prepared for it. Dad had a steady job well... we thought he did until we had to move to New jersey hoping for a better life. » Continue Reading
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Today my mother and I went to a potluck, she brought a chocolate cake, and a few of my brothers old shirts in hopes of being able to trade them for something else. » Continue Reading
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Me and my family started getting really good at boardgames like Monopoly. My little brother lost and it was so funny, he will always buy railroads and he was making insufficient money, » Continue Reading
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My mother and I began packing our backs for the move to New Jersey. I packed my journal, a few books, a pair of shoes and 7 dresses. Hopefully my father can find a job in New Jersey. » Continue Reading
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Today my mother took me and my siblings to her friend Margaret's house. She said it would be a "play date." The little kids played together, and I watched as Margaret and my mother exchanged recipes to make food last longer. Together they made a casserole, and I assume that's what we will be eating for a long while.. » Continue Reading
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