<P> The Works Progress Administration ( WPA ; renamed in 1939 as the Work Projects Administration ) was the largest and most ambitious American New Deal agency , employing millions of people ( mostly unskilled men ) to carry out public works projects , including the construction of public buildings and roads . In a much smaller project , Federal Project Number One , the WPA employed musicians , artists , writers , actors and directors in large arts , drama , media , and literacy projects . </P>
<P> The Works Progress Administration ( WPA ; renamed in 1939 as the Work Projects Administration ) was the largest and most ambitious American New Deal agency , employing millions of people ( mostly unskilled men ) to carry out public works projects , including the construction of public buildings and roads . In a much smaller project , Federal Project Number One , the WPA employed musicians , artists , writers , actors and directors in large arts , drama , media , and literacy projects . </P>
public work projects were setup to create jobs by this agency
public work projects were setup to create jobs by this agency
Works Progress Administration ( WPA ; renamed in 1939 as the Work Projects Administration )
Works Progress Administration ( WPA ; renamed in 1939 as the Work Projects Administration )