We Work Again
Synopsis
1,122 men are employed in a federal work program in Washington, D.C., improving public buildings and infrastructure during the Great Depression.
Synopsis
In Harlem, WPA workers construct a large swimming pool designed to serve 4,100 people. The project aims to improve community health and provide a safe space for recreation. "We Work Again" documents the employment of African Americans in various Works Progress Administration projects during the Great Depression. It features scenes of individuals transitioning from breadlines to jobs in public building construction and adult education. Directed by William Lawrence, the film includes performances from the Negro Theater Unit and a choir led by Juanita Hall.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- See how the WPA transformed lives during the Great Depression.
- Find out about the construction of a large swimming pool in Harlem.
- Meet the unskilled laborers who found steady work and decent wages.
Did You Know
- One out of every four people in the United States was on relief during the Great Depression.
- The federal work program employed 112,200 men in the nation's capital for various projects.
- Many skilled workers were also employed in improvement projects, utilizing their pre-depression trade knowledge.
- WPA housing demolition projects aimed to replace old tenements with modern buildings for better living conditions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What percentage of the United States population was unemployed during the Great Depression?
A tenth of the population of the United States was unemployed during the Great Depression.
How many men were employed in the improvement project in the nation's capital?
1,12200 men were employed in the improvement project in the nation's capital.
What facilities were constructed by WPA workers in Colonial Park, Harlem?
WPA workers constructed a huge swimming pool and a bath house that will accommodate 4,100 persons in Colonial Park, Harlem.
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