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Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act

mayaescamilla — 2024-03-15 18:56:01 UTC

Its goal was to improve public safety and its major provisions regulated cosmetics and medical devices. "...required that new medicines be approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA); outlawed false therapeutic claims; enhanced food safety standards (e.g., packaging); and authorized inspections and enforcement [1]. " This Act has affected me personally and everyone, because the FDA is regulating all of our goods. They keep our foods and drugs consumable and safe to keep us healthy.

Civilian Conservation Corps

mayaescamilla — 2024-03-19 05:38:36 UTC

The CCC had camps established throughout California, employing young men in conservation projects. These projects included, reforestation, erosion control, and building structures. Many parks and forests around California have benefitted from this Act. This didn't only help aid the environment and young men during the attempts to reform from the Great Depression, but it also created a lasting legacy all over California.

Social Security Act (SSA)

mayaescamilla — 2024-03-19 05:49:20 UTC

The Social Security Act was an important part during the New Deal era. It helped creat important programs like pensions, insurance for the unemployed, and aid for mothers of children. The programs led by the social security helped give financial support when those struggling needed it most considering the critical times. Even during current times, Social Security stays an important role in America by offering help to people across America.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

mayaescamilla — 2024-03-19 06:00:53 UTC

The Securities and Exchange Commission was established in 1934. It was created to oversee stock trading within public companies. The main goals of the Securities and Exchange Commission are to protect investors, help keep fair markets, and show transparency and honesty in finances. By enforcing the regulations and watching the trading activities, the SEC helps keep trust in finances. The SEC contributes to a fair market for everyone and help boost the stocks. This didn't directly affect me, but it has helped set up the society's improved stock market from the Great Depression. In the improvement of the stocks security, I am able to safely invest money, and keep the stock market flowing.

The Works Progress Administration (WPA)

mayaescamilla — 2024-03-19 06:08:25 UTC

The Works Progress Administration was a big New Deal program created in 1935. This hired millions of Americans for public projects. The projects could consist of building infrastructure, creating public buildings, and supporting artistic projects across America. The product of the WPA had produced improvements, which many still affect communities today. The legacy of the WPA is still long lasting in the many structures and artwork it helped create.

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)

mayaescamilla — 2024-03-19 06:18:18 UTC

The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), was made to ensure bank deposits against potential bank failures, helping with stability to depositors. The main goal is to help gain confidence in the banking system by protecting customers' funds. Over many years, it's essential to prioritize the protection of the depositors and keeping the trust in banks. The FDIC has created a long lasting impact on America by providing a sense of relief but also helping recover many people's confidence in the banks after the Great Depression, and keeping the protection of the users still.

Sources

mayaescamilla — 2024-03-19 06:25:38 UTC

https://ccclegacy.org/

https://www.ssa.gov/history/hfaq.html