Which U.S. President issued the New Deal?

The New Deal was initiated by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in response to the Great Depression, a severe economic downturn that began in 1929. Roosevelt took office in 1933, and his administration implemented a series of programs and policies aimed at economic recovery and social reform. The New Deal included a wide range of initiatives, such as job creation through public works programs, financial reforms, and measures to support the unemployed and farmers.

Franklin D. Roosevelt's approach focused on three main goals: relief for the unemployed and those in poverty, recovery of the economy, and reform of the financial system to prevent future depressions. This comprehensive approach transformed the role of the federal government in American life and established a social safety net that continues to influence policies today.

In contrast, Theodore Roosevelt, who served earlier in the 20th century, was known for his progressive policies and trust-busting efforts but did not implement the New Deal. Herbert Hoover was the president at the onset of the Great Depression and believed in limited government intervention, which did not align with the expansive reforms of the New Deal. Lyndon B. Johnson, although a significant figure in American history known for his Great Society programs in the 1960s, was not involved in the New