FDR Signs the Tennessee Valley Authority Act
On May 18, 1933, FDR signed the Tennessee Valley Authority Act as part of his New Deal. It was an aggressive recovery act that put thousands of people back to work rebuilding dams, replanting trees, modernizing farming techniques and generating cheap electricity. The Tennessee Valley was one of the most devastated parts of the country. It spanned seven states and more than 40,000 square miles.
Graham Nash
"I don't know how I write songs. I don't know what this process is. I see something. I feel something...that's ... more
Stock Market Crash of 1929
Stock prices spiraled out of control and the stock market crashed on October 29, 1929. Black ... more
