May 11, 1935: FDR creates the Rural Electrification Administration to bring electricity to isolated rural areas not serviced by private utilities. Rural Electrification Admin (REA): lineman working on pole as farmer watches. FDR Library Photo Collection. NPx. 63-295. ********** Did you know: On May 10, 1939, FDR participated by radio in the dedication of the … Continue reading This Week in Roosevelt History: May 8-14
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