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Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)
Provided jobs for unemployed young men in conservation projects such as reforestation, national park maintenance, and flood control. -
Federal Emergency Relief Administration (FERA)
Provided direct cash relief to unemployed and struggling Americans through grants to states. -
Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
Built hydroelectric dams and power plants to modernize the Tennessee Valley, providing jobs and electricity to rural communities. -
National Recovery Administration (NRA)
Created fair labor standards, set minimum wages, and established business codes to stabilize industries. Declared unconstitutional in 1935. -
Public Works Administration (PWA)
Funded large-scale infrastructure projects such as bridges, schools, and highways to create jobs and boost the economy. -
Works Progress Administration (WPA)
Created millions of jobs in construction, arts, education, and public works, employing diverse skill sets. -
Rural Electrification Administration (REA)
Provided federal loans to bring electricity to rural areas, improving productivity and quality of life. -
National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) – Wagner Act
Protected workers' rights to unionize and collectively bargain, reducing unfair labor practices. -
Social Security Act (SSA)
Established unemployment insurance, pensions for the elderly, and benefits for disabled Americans. -
United States Housing Authority (USHA)
Provided funding for low-income housing projects to address urban poverty and improve living conditions.