Public Works Administration

The Public Works Administration (PWA) was a U.S. government agency created during the Great Depression in 1933 to stimulate economic recovery. It funded large-scale public construction projects like dams, bridges, schools, and highways to create jobs and improve infrastructure. By providing funding and coordinating construction, the PWA helped boost employment and modernize the nation’s public facilities. It operated until 1943, playing a key role in economic recovery and infrastructure development during challenging times.