When was the REA started?

The Rural Electrification Administration (REA) was established on May 11, 1935, as part of the New Deal programs initiated by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Its primary goal was to provide federal loans and support to bring electricity to rural areas of the United States, which were often overlooked by private utility companies. The REA played a significant role in improving the quality of life in rural communities by facilitating access to electric power.