Civilian Conservation Corps alumni look back on Depression

Tuesday, August 19, 2008

HARTFORD, Conn. -- An 18-year-old Harold Mattern welcomed the idea of clearing forest trails and building bridges and dams as a member of President Roosevelt's Civilian Conservation Corps.

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