Which president initiated the New Deal?

The New Deal was a series of programs and policies implemented by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in response to the economic hardships of the Great Depression, which began in 1929. Roosevelt took office in 1933, and his administration focused on providing immediate economic relief, recovery, and reforms to the U.S. economy. The New Deal included initiatives such as Social Security, the establishment of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), and numerous public works programs designed to create jobs and stimulate economic growth.

Roosevelt's approach marked a significant shift in the role of the federal government in economic affairs, as it took on an active role in promoting social welfare and regulating the economy. The first phase of the New Deal primarily focused on recovery and relief efforts, while the second phase included more ambitious reforms aimed at preventing future economic crises. The policies and programs initiated during this time had a lasting impact on American society and government.

The other presidents listed did not initiate the New Deal. Theodore Roosevelt, while active in earlier progressive reforms, was not associated with the New Deal, as he served as President from 1901 to 1909, well before the Great Depression. Woodrow Wilson, president during World War I, focused on international affairs and domestic reforms that