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This official web site covers the mission and activities of the Tennessee Valley Authority, a corporation owned by the U.S. government that provides electricity, manages natural resources, and supports economic development for Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.
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Created by the federal government in 1933 to revitalize a region twice the size of New England, the Tennessee Valley Authority began as an experiment of unprecedented proportions. Seen here through picture postcards, the dramatic achievements of the TVA take on a personal aspect, as individuals visit the hydroelectric projects and enjoy the newly created recreational opportunities. Tangible benefits are also documented, such as improved navigation,
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Tells the history of Tennessee Valley Authority, especially the first dam, Norris Dam. In 1933 with President Roosevelt, TVA was given the broadest possible mission: to tame the forces of nature, create cheap energy, and produce a lasting prosperity in the Depression-wracked Tennessee Valley, a region the size of Great Britain. Several people talk about how TVA changed the lives of the region for the better.