Even though the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) is largely unknown by most people today, they left a legacy that is still with us to a large degree. Any park, road or other public works built in the 1930s was probably their work.
Their motto was "We Can Take It." Not only did the CCC provide hard-to-find jobs for young men, but since it was run military-style, a lot of its members went on to serve in the military once they got out. And, of course, this provided a great basis for military training as World War II was approaching.
The recently dedicated bronze statue was created by the Civilian Conservation Corps Legacy, an organization that preserves the group's history. Copies of the statue have been used to commemorate other camp sites across the country.
--Cooter
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