Public Works Administration (PWA)

The Public Works Administration (PWA) was a New Deal program established in 1933 during the Great Depression in the United States. It aimed to create jobs and stimulate the economy by funding large-scale public construction projects, such as roads, bridges, schools, and dams. The PWA helped improve infrastructure, provided employment for millions, and reinforced the idea that government could play a significant role in economic recovery and social welfare. It marked a shift towards more direct government involvement in the economy, helping to address the widespread unemployment and poverty of the time.