Franklin Roosevelt actually said...

I propose to create a civilian conservation corps to be used in simple work, not interfering with normal employment, and confining itself to forestry, the prevention of soil erosion, flood control and similar projects.

Context

Message to Congress on Making the Civilian Conservation Corps a Permanent Agency

04/04/1937

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