May 6

Works Progress Administration (WPA) established at a cost of $4.8 billion -- more than $72 billion in 2011 dollars -- to provide work opportunities for millions during the Great Depression - 1935

Also on this date: 400 black women working as tobacco stemmers walk off the job in a spontaneous revolt against poor working conditions.

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