Events with tag - Public Works

May 15, 1928

Mississippi River and Tributaries Project Launch

The Mississippi River and Tributaries Project was initiated through the Flood Control Act of 1928, establishing a comprehensive $325 million flood control system to protect the Mississippi River Valley following the devastating 1927 flood.

March 9, 1933

Launch of the First New Deal

President Franklin D. Roosevelt initiated the First New Deal, a comprehensive series of economic reforms and relief programs to combat the Great Depression. Within his first 100 days in office, FDR implemented 15 major pieces of legislation to stabilize banks, create jobs, and provide economic relief.

March 31, 1933

Civilian Conservation Corps Establishment

The Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) was established as a groundbreaking federal work program to combat the Great Depression, providing employment to millions of young men while preserving America's natural resources.

May 18, 1933

Tennessee Valley Authority Established

The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) was established as a federal corporation during the Great Depression to address poverty, flood control, and rural electrification across seven southeastern states.

June 16, 1933

Public Works Administration Creation

The Public Works Administration (PWA) was established as a crucial part of President Roosevelt's New Deal program, with an initial budget of $3.3 billion to combat the Great Depression through massive infrastructure projects and job creation.

May 6, 1935

WPA Establishment

President Franklin D. Roosevelt established the Works Progress Administration (WPA) through Executive Order 7034, launching the largest New Deal agency that would employ 8.5 million Americans and transform the nation's infrastructure during the Great Depression.

August 29, 1935

Federal Art Project Launch

The Federal Art Project (FAP) was launched as a groundbreaking government initiative that employed over 10,000 artists and created more than 200,000 artworks during the Great Depression. This revolutionary program marked the first large-scale federal support system for artists in American history.