The PWA is Created

The PWA is Created

One of the biggest New Deal agencies, the Public Works Administration (PWA) funds major construction projects and works with TVA to expand the electric power distribution system in the Tennessee Valley.
Congress Passes the TVA Act

Congress Passes the TVA Act

Another New Deal program, the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is created with a mission to increase electric power production, create employment and imporove navigation and flood control in the Tennessee Valley.