The Coos Bay Bridge (also known as the Conde B. McCullough Memorial Bridge) in North Bend, Oregon, was built between 1934 and 1936. It was funded by the Public Works Administration, which was created under the National Industrial Recovery Act as part of the New Deal. All over America, there are many such bridges, dams, hospitals, and schools. (Photo courtesy of dalylab on Flickr.)
Instructor(s)
Prof. Meg Jacobs
MIT Course Number
21H.209
As Taught In
Spring 2012
Level
Undergraduate
Course Description
Course Features
Course Description
This course focuses on the Great Depression and World War II and how they led to a major reordering of American politics and society. We will examine how ordinary people experienced these crises and how those experiences changed their outlook on politics and the world around them.
