The National Housing Act of 1934 created the Federal Housing Administration, a system of federally guaranteed bank mortgages. The administration's Better Housing Program also provided home repair loans to stimulate the construction industry and improve housing conditions.
The National Housing Act of 1934 created the Federal Housing Administration, a system of federally guaranteed bank mortgages. The administration's Better Housing Program also provided home repair loans to stimulate the construction industry and improve housing conditions.
Uncle Sam dressed as a construction worker in a star pattern shirt and striped overalls and a Better Housing Program emblem on his cap. He points to a sign reading "Paint up and cheer up!"