Why was the program sometimes called “Roosevelt’s Tree Army”? (paragraph 7)

Answer 1

The program was sometimes called “Roosevelt’s Tree Army” because it involved a large number of young men who were mobilized to engage in reforestation and conservation projects during the Great Depression. The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), which was part of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal, employed these men to plant trees, build parks, and develop infrastructure in rural areas, effectively creating an “army” dedicated to environmental conservation efforts. The nickname reflects both the military structure of the program and its focus on tree planting and land management.