During Great Depression

• 1933, 25% of Americans in despair
• Coal producing areas (Kentucky) over 90% of population suffered malnutrition
• Reports of mothers killing children instead of letting them starve
• In Tennessee River Basin, Infant mortality was four time higher than average
• In Tennessee River, 2% of farms had electricity
• In Tennessee River Basin, Medical care and sanitation was basic
• In Tennessee River Basin, Income was under half the national average