INQ-177 | A “New Deal” for Roanoke: The Impact of the New Deal on Roanoke, VA

Topic Description:

The New Deal helped rescue a nation from a severe economic depression and literally transformed the landscape of America. It created structures and institutions that have endured into the 21st century, including such places in the Roanoke Valley as the Veterans’ Administration Medical Center and the Blue Ridge Parkway. This course specifically examines the social, economic and political impact of the New Deal on the Roanoke Valley.

Course Types Offered: On-Campus

Topic Approved: April 2006