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History and Development of the Appalachian Regional Commission


ARC's History and Work in Appalachia

Kennedy to create a presidential commission to coordinate federal, state, and local action in addressing the Region's needs. In response, President Kennedy ...

About the Appalachian Regional Commission

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) is an economic development partnership entity of the federal government and 13 state governments focusing on 423 ...

Appalachian Regional Commission - Wikipedia

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) is a United States federal–state partnership that works with the people of Appalachia to create opportunities for ...

Appalachia Then and Now - Appalachian Regional Commission

Established by the Appalachian Regional. Development Act of 1965, ARC's mission is to help the Region achieve socioeconomic parity with the rest of the nation ...

The Appalachian Regional Commission - Research Guides

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) is a regional economic development agency that represents a partnership of federal, state, and local government.

History & Mission of ARC - Northwest Commission

On March 9, 1965, less than a year after the PARC Report was issued, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed into law the Appalachian Regional Development Act. The ...

ARC History - Appalachian Regional Commission

President Lyndon B. Johnson used PARC's report as the basis for legislation developed with the bipartisan support of Congress. Submitted to Congress in 1964, ...

History and Development of the Appalachian Regional Commission

This document is designed as an introduction to the literature outlining how the history of poverty in Appalachia and years of governmental proceedings led to ...

Appalachian Regional Development Act

Passed by Congress in 1965, the Appalachian Regional Development Act created the Appalachian Regional Commission to oversee economic development in the Region.

Appalachian Regional Commission - e-WV

The Appalachian Regional Commission was established by Congress in 1965 to bring Appalachia into the mainstream of the American economy.

March 9, 1965: Appalachian Regional Development Act Signed

On this day in WNC history: On March 9, 1965, President Lyndon Johnson signed the Appalachian Regional Development Act into law.

Appalachian Regional Commission - Investing in Appalachia's ...

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) is an economic development partnership entity of the federal government and 13 state governments focusing on 423 ...

Appalachian Regional Commission Federal Grant Programs | West ...

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) is an independent commission established by Congress in 1965. This commission is a federal grant program that ...

Appalachian Regional Commission - Tennessee Encyclopedia

The Appalachian Regional Commission was created by President Kennedy in 1963 to assist in advancing legislation to bring federal funding to Appalachia.

President's Appalachian Regional Commission, 1964

The President charged the Commission to prepare a comprehensive action program for the economic development of the Appalachian Region.

Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC)

It provides funding and support for community and economic development in Georgia's 37 Appalachian counties. Building in the mountains with a mill. Financing ...

Appalachian Regional Development Act - Wikipedia

The Appalachian Regional Development Act of 1965 established the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), which was tasked with overseeing economic ...

About the Appalachian Region

Since 1965, ARC has made almost 34,000 targeted investments and invested over $5.65 billion in the Region, which has been matched by nearly $11.7 billion in ...

Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) | Britannica

Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), US federal-state agency established by Congress in 1965 to promote development in Appalachia.

Appalachian Regional Commission records - ExploreUK

Passed by Congress in 1965, the Appalachian Regional Development Act established the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) to plan and manage economic ...