In 1933, New Deal dams helped transform the Tennessee Valley, with manufacturing gains continuing long after federal funding ended

During the establishment of the TVA by the US government in 1933, the Tennessee Valley was one of the areas within the country that had faced great economic hardships. Many communities relied heavily on agriculture but struggled with recurring floods, weak infrastructure, limited industrial activity and poor access to electricity.

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