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National Youth Administration
United States history
Also known as: NYA
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New Deal legislation
- In United States: The second New Deal and the Supreme Court
The National Youth Administration created part-time jobs for millions of college students, high-school students, and other youngsters. Of long-range significance was the Social Security Act of 1935, which provided federal aid for the aged, retirement annuities, unemployment insurance, aid for persons who were blind or crippled,…
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Works Progress Administration
- In Works Progress Administration
The WPA also sponsored the National Youth Administration, which sought part-time jobs for young people.
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