How rich musicians billed American taxpayers for luxury hotels, shopping sprees, and million-dollar bonuses

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1. Good intention taking advantage of. This is similar to a Depression program

The Federal government paid a lot of musicians who toured work sites and to generally keep the public entertained.

Archaeology as we know it too.

The WPA and CCC employed both professional archeologists and untrained staff to conduct archeological examinations, curation, and perform historical research by surveying sites such as Irene Mound in Georgia, Catoctin Mountain Park, Dinosaur National Park, and Big Bend National Park.

Through these efforts, the American public became familiar with the practice of archeological excavation and its value as a science. In addition, work relief archeological projects trained a new generation of archeologists, creating a widespread interest in archeology, and providing employees with essential archeological training and diverse skills.


https://www.nps.gov/articles/work-relief-archeology.htm#:~:text=Out%20of%20work%20Americans%20were,in%20the%20decade%20that%20followed.