Wade in the Water was used as a freedom song as the lyrics gave geographical hints for a safer travel. âTo escaping slaves, the song told them to abandon the path and move into the water. By traveling along the waterâs edge or across a body of water, the slaves would throw chasing dogs and their keepers off the scentâ (Wade in the Water).
What is the Soldier For Life-Transition Assistance Program (SFL-TAP)? SFL-TAP (formerly known as the Army Career & Alumni Program, ACAP) was created to help military members be successful in their transition to the civilian sector. SFL-TAP delivers transition assistance and support to ensure all eligible transitioners have the knowledge, skills and self-confidence necessary to be competitive and successful in the global workforce and achieve their post military service goals.
Welfare, like many social programs, began during the Great Depression. While the programs of the New Deal helped increase employment, single mothers and widows with children to care for still needed protection. Aid to Dependent Children was established in 1935 to provide financial assistance to those women and children.