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Even though it was strongly supported by the public, it was initially criticized from organized labor. Trade unions didn't like the training of unskilled workers when they were out of work. Trade unions also disliked the army's involvement in the CCC. The government compensated the critics by giving them control in some areas of the CCC.

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The first man to break the sound barrier, Chuck Yeager was part of the CCC. Actors Walter Matthau and Raymond Burr served in Montana and California before they were famous.

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The CCC was created on an executive order by Roosevelt on April 5, 1933 to compensate high unemployment. It was considered one of the best additions on the New Deal by many. The CCC was very successful over their 9 year of action.

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The men learned basic education. An estimated 57,000 men learned to read and write in the CCC camps.

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The men stayed in camps organized by the US Army.

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The CCC employed men, primarily age 18 to 25. They came from families on government assistance and had to sign up for six months of work. The workers received $30 a month, but had to send at least $22 home to support their families.

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The workers who were getting paid benefited financially, and so did the communities. The CCC planted over 3 billion trees, made trail, and built shelters in more than 800 parks.

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The CCC gave the unemployed a job and importance. This helped families pay for food and other necessities.