The New Deal Programs created by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt in the early 1930s was a turning point

in history and transformed America permanently by changing the relationship between government and economy, giving food to the hungry, providing shelter for the homeless, and preventing another depression.

Political Impact
FDR used his leadership & optimism to provide a vital psychological lift to help citizens endure the Great Depression through his fireside chats. FDR is only president to be elected 4 times as president. It is a terrible thing to look over your shoulder when you are trying to lead and find no one there. FDR There is nothing to fear except fear itself FDR

Relief
Relief
Taking immediate action to halt the economy s deterioration. Direct relief, or short-term jobs that provided a steady paycheck, was implemented. Programs such as Social Security and unemployment insurance became a fixture of government.

Economical Impact
Federal revenue was not sufficient to cover mounting costs of New Deal programs; the deficit grew tremendously National Industry Recovery Act of 1933 was passed to convene industry leaders and agree on prices, common wages for workers, and set production quotas; intended to stop cycles that furthered the Depression. "Let us have the courage to stop borrowing to meet continuing deficits. Stop the deficits.-FDR True individual freedom cannot exist without economic security and independence. People who are hungry and out of a job are the stuff of which dictatorships are made. -FDR

Recovery
Recovery
- Temporary programs to restart the flow of consumer demand.

Creating permanent jobs, like teachers. Backing up the housing market to help those paying mortgage.

Reform
Reform
- Permanent programs to avoid another depression and insure citizens against economic disasters. FDIC restored public confidence in the nations banks. SEC restored public confidence in the stock market.

Social Impact
Social Security, Wagner Act, & the Fair Labor Standards Act helped elderly & disabled citizens, labor unions, & workers Some New Deal acts provided food and shelter for the homeless. The New Deal did not help women, minorities, domestic workers, or small farmers FDR tried to use NRA to indirectly stop child labor and to legitimize union organization Works Progress Administration created thousands of art, literature, photography and music projects that still exist today. "The country needs and, unless I mistake its temper, the country demands bold, persistent experimentation. It is common sense to take a method and try it: If it fails, admit it frankly and try another. But above all, try something.-FDR To cut 1930s jobless, FDR taxed corps and rich. The government used money to hire many millions. Worked then; would now again. Why no debate on that? -Richard D. Wolff There are many ways of going forward, but only one way of standing still.-FDR

Environmental Impact
President Roosevelt was highly committed to conservation and promoted policies Designed to protect the nations natural resources. The Civilian Conservation Corps planted trees, created hiking trails, and built fire lookout towers. The Soil Conservation Service taught farmers how to conserve the soil through contour plowing, terracing, and crop rotation. Congress also passed the Taylor Grazing Act in 1934 to help reduce grazing on public lands to prevent erosion and stop the dust storms of the 1930s. "A nation that destroys it's soils destroys itself. Forests are the lungs of our land, purifying the air and giving fresh strength to our people.-FDR Idled through no fault of your own, you were enrolled from city and rural homes and offered an opportunity to engage in healthful, outdoor work on forest, park and soil conservation projects of definite practical value to all the people of the Nation.-FDR "Men and nature must work hand in hand. The throwing out of balance of the resources of nature throws out of balance also the lives of men.-FDR

Conclusion
Franklin Delano Roosevelt was elected to his presidency in Americas darkest hour, pledging to lift the economy back to where it was and restoring the country to its former glory. He started up his policies, collectively known as the New Deal, in his famous First 100 Days of presidency. FDR extended the hand of government into uncharted territory, Social and economic help. By doing this, FDR is now known as the father of modern presidency. FDR promised that the New Deal will accomplish the Three Rs-relief, reform, recover- to help bring the country to its former state, Though it did lag in recovery. The New Deal was not the only factor that helped America get out of the Great Depression, but it has lasting implications. Roosevelts New Deal legislation helped create new jobs, build houses and shelters for the homeless, and distribute food to the hungry. The New Deal also left thousands of roadways, bridges, dams, public buildings, and works of art as a result of its agencies. Its policies also raised agricultural commodity prices, put banks back on solid footing, and greatly improved the national infrastructure. Without those policies, The United States may have plunged into the depths of poverty and suffering without this turning point.