New Deal Timeline

Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC)

Mar 31, 1933

Provided jobs for unemployed young men in conservation projects such as reforestation, national park maintenance, and flood control.

Federal Emergency Relief Administration (FERA)

May 12, 1933

Provided direct cash relief to unemployed and struggling Americans through grants to states.

Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)

May 18, 1933

Built hydroelectric dams and power plants to modernize the Tennessee Valley, providing jobs and electricity to rural communities.

National Recovery Administration (NRA)

Jun 16, 1933

Created fair labor standards, set minimum wages, and established business codes to stabilize industries. Declared unconstitutional in 1935.

Public Works Administration (PWA)

Jun 16, 1933

Funded large-scale infrastructure projects such as bridges, schools, and highways to create jobs and boost the economy.

Works Progress Administration (WPA)

May 6, 1935

Created millions of jobs in construction, arts, education, and public works, employing diverse skill sets.

Rural Electrification Administration (REA)

May 11, 1935

Provided federal loans to bring electricity to rural areas, improving productivity and quality of life.

National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) – Wagner Act

Jul 5, 1935

Protected workers' rights to unionize and collectively bargain, reducing unfair labor practices.

Social Security Act (SSA)

Aug 14, 1935

Established unemployment insurance, pensions for the elderly, and benefits for disabled Americans.

United States Housing Authority (USHA)

Sep 1, 1937

Provided funding for low-income housing projects to address urban poverty and improve living conditions.