The Works Progress Administration (WPA) was a key program established in 1935 as part of the New Deal, aimed at providing jobs during the Great Depression. It employed millions of Americans in various public works projects, including the construction of roads, bridges, and buildings, which helped to improve infrastructure across the country. In addition to physical projects, the WPA also supported arts and cultural initiatives, employing artists, writers, and musicians. This included programs like the Federal Writers' Project and the Federal Art Project, which aimed to document American life and promote the arts during a challenging economic period.