Editorial cartoon mocking fdr's  alphabet agencies

ALPHABET SOUP of AGENCIES.

  • TVA

    TVA

    Called Tennessee Valley Authority.Tackled important problems in the valley
  • EBA

    EBA

    Called Emergency Banking Act. Created to help the banking system be more stable.
  • FCA

    FCA

    Called Farm Credit Administration. Helped farmers with credit.
  • CCC

    CCC

    Called Civilian Conservation Corps.Was a work relief program for unmarried unemployed men.
  • AAA

    AAA

    Called Agricultural Adjustment Act.Reduced surpluses and boost agricultural prices
  • FDIC

    FDIC

    Called Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.Insured banks.
  • PWA

    PWA

    Called Public Works Administration.Was to help with publics works places such as hospitals and dams.
  • NRA

    NRA

    Called National Recovery Administration.Regulated consumer prices.
  • CWA

    CWA

    Called Civil Works Administration. Short-lived.Created for unemployed people.Intended just for winter
  • FAA

    FAA

    Called Federal Aviation Administration.Created after the new deal. However he renamed the Department of Commerce to the Bureau of Air Commerce, which was an early version of it. Involves air travel.
  • SEC

    SEC

    Called U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.Protects investors.
  • FCC

    FCC

    Called Federal Communications Commission.Responsible for radios and communication
  • WPA

    WPA

    Called Works Progress Administration. Created millions of jobs for buildings and such
  • SSA

    SSA

    Called Social Security Administration.Gave benefits to the disabled and those retired.
  • USHA

    USHA

    Called United States Housing Authority. Concerned with urban housing for low-income families.