WPA, or Works Progress Administration, was a key program established in the United States during the Great Depression in 1935. Its main goal was to provide jobs for millions of unemployed Americans by funding public works projects. These projects included the construction of roads, bridges, schools, and parks, which helped to improve infrastructure and stimulate the economy. The WPA was part of Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal, a series of programs aimed at economic recovery. Over its eight years of operation, the WPA employed around 8.5 million people and left a lasting impact on American society through its contributions to public facilities and cultural projects.