Tennessee Valley
Synopsis
265 feet high and 210 feet thick at the base, Norris Dam is a key project of the Tennessee Valley Authority during the 1930s.
Synopsis
Franklin D. Roosevelt's Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) initiated major construction projects in the 1930s to address poverty and improve living conditions in the Tennessee Valley. The film documents the building of Norris Dam and Wilson Dam at Muscle Shoals, Alabama, with workers operating heavy machinery. Key figures, including Eleanor Roosevelt and TVA leaders Arthur E. Morgan and David Lilienthal, inspect the progress. The introduction of electric power transforms rural life, replacing traditional farming methods with modern techniques and appliances.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- See how the TVA transformed the Tennessee Valley.
- Find out about the impact of soil erosion on farming.
- Meet the challenges of poverty in rural America.
Did You Know
- The Tennessee River is 652 miles long from Knoxville, Tennessee to Paducah, Kentucky.
- The Tennessee Watershed covers 40,600 square miles across seven states.
- Rainfall in the Tennessee Valley ranges from 50 to 80 inches per year.
- Soil erosion is a principal reason for farm abandonment in the region.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What two rivers join to form the Tennessee River?
The Holston and the French Broad rivers join to form the Tennessee River.
How many square miles does the Tennessee Watershed cover?
The Tennessee Watershed covers 40,600 square miles.
What is one major reason for farmers abandoning their farms in the Tennessee Valley?
Soil erosion is a principal reason for farmers abandoning their farms in the Tennessee Valley.
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