New Deal Era

Definition

The New Deal Era refers to a period in U.S. history during the 1930s when President Franklin D. Roosevelt implemented a series of policies and programs aimed at addressing the Great Depression.

Related terms

Great Depression: A severe economic downturn that started with the stock market crash of 1929, leading to high unemployment rates and financial hardship for many Americans.

Franklin D. Roosevelt: The 32nd president of the United States who served from 1933 to 1945 and implemented the New Deal policies as part of his response to the Great Depression.

Social Security Act: Legislation passed during the New Deal Era that established a system of social insurance, including retirement benefits, unemployment insurance, and assistance for individuals with disabilities.