Excerpt from Back to Work: The Story of Pwa
In order to correct the ills of unemployment and again to start the wheels of industry, the national administration, in midsummer of 1993, under power granted to it by Congress, undertook a program of public works. PWA, as this enterprise soon came to be known after our American fashion of familiar abbreviations, has aroused and held the interest of the people in every part of the land. So far-flung have been its activities that there are few sections of the country where visible evidence of PWA may not be seen by the interested. In hundreds of thousands of homes PWA has meant steady wages, which in their turn have meant food and shelter and clothing, with perhaps a bit left over for some of the comforts and modest luxuries of life.
By the terms of the original National Industrial Recovery Act, PWA was due to expire by limitation of law on June 16, 1935. By a recent act of Congress its life has been extended to July 1, 1937. As a result the activities of PWA will be continued and expanded as part of the recovery program to be financed out of the 4 billion 880 million dollars recently appropriated by the Works Relief Resolution.
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Congress, undertook a program of public works. PWA, as this enterprise soon came to be known after our American fashion of familiar abbreviations, has aroused and held the interest of the people in every part of the land. So far-flung have been its activities that there are few sections of the country where visible evidence of PWA may not be seen by the interested. In hundreds of thousands of homes PWA has meant steady wages, which in their turn have meant food and shelter and clothing, with perhaps a bit left over for some of the comforts and modest luxuries of life. By the terms of the original National Industrial Recovery A ct, PWA was due to expire by limitation of law on June 16, 1935. By a recent act of Congress its life has been extended to July 1, 1937. As a result the activities of PWA will be continued and expanded as part of the recovery program to be financed out of the 4billion 880 million dollars recently appropriated by theW orks Relief Resolution.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book takes readers back to a pivotal moment in American history: the depths of the Great Depression. The author, who served as Secretary of the Interior during this tumultuous era, recounts the birth of the Public Works Administration (PWA) and its crucial role in rebuilding the nation. The book delves into the political and economic forces that propelled the creation of this monumental program, offering a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the complex negotiations and debates that shaped its trajectory. Through detailed accounts of meetings, discussions, and the personalities involved, the author illuminates the challenges faced by the PWA, including the competing demands of various stakeholders and the crucial need for finding a balance between social responsibility and economic expediency. He sheds light on the impact of the PWA on American communities, highlighting its ability to stimulate economic activity and improve the lives of citizens. The author's personal insights and firsthand experiences provide a fascinating look at the struggles and triumphs of this crucial initiative, leaving readers with a deep appreciation for its enduring significance. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330260388_0
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