The Public Works Administration (PWA) was a New Deal agency established in 1933 during the Great Depression. Its primary goal was to create jobs and stimulate the economy by funding large-scale public works projects. These projects included the construction of roads, bridges, schools, and dams, which aimed to improve infrastructure and provide employment for millions of Americans. The PWA was part of the broader efforts by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to combat economic hardship. It played a significant role in modernizing the United States' infrastructure and laid the groundwork for future public works initiatives, contributing to long-term economic recovery.