Back To Work The Story Of PWA

""Back to Work: The Story of PWA"" is a book written by Harold L. Ickes that tells the story of the Public Works Administration (PWA), a New Deal agency created by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to stimulate the economy during the Great Depression. The book provides a detailed account of the PWA's history, organization, and accomplishments, including its role in building public infrastructure such as dams, bridges, and schools. Ickes, who served as the Secretary of the Interior and was responsible for overseeing the PWA, offers his personal insights into the agency's successes and challenges, as well as its impact on the American people. The book also explores the political and economic context in which the PWA operated, including the opposition it faced from conservative politicians and business leaders. Overall, ""Back to Work: The Story of PWA"" provides a comprehensive and engaging account of one of the most important government programs of the New Deal era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.