He also created public works projects (including a new buildings for the Library of Virginia, Virginia Supreme Court, and the Medical College of Virginia), implemented the Social Security Act, solicited federal funds for urban development, and advocated the inclusion of African Americans in the U.S. military, as well as prepared Virginia for what became World War II.
He also initiated public works projects (including new buildings for the Library of Virginia, Virginia Supreme Court, and Medical College of Virginia), implemented the Social Security Act, sought federal funds for urban development, advocated for African Americans in the U.S. military, and prepared Virginia for World War II.