The New Deal was a series of relief and regulatory programs started by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to improve the economy during The Great Depression. Roosevelt utilized the power of the presidency to push drastic legislation throughout the New Deal era, and while some of his programs were ultimately deemed unconstitutional, several New Deal programs remain intact. the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the Securities Exchange Commission are a couple examples of New Deal programs still in operation.
Fast Facts:
- Programs were started during 1933-1938
- Many were passed within the first 100 days of FDR's presidency
- Most were abolished in 1943
- Led to the repeal of Prohibition
- Included the abandonment of the Gold Standard
- Critics argue that the New Deal prolonged The Great Depression
Current New Deal Programs
- Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
- Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
- Securities Exchange Commission (SEC)
- Social Security Act (SSA)
- National Labor Relations Act (NLRA)
- Fair Labor Standards Act (Established 40hr work week)
The New Deal Background and Causes
The New Deal Central Figures
The New Deal Satire and Humor
Google Image Search: The New Deal Cartoons
Georgetown University: Harry Hopkins and the New Deal: As Seen by Cartoonists
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