The New Deal

Franklin D. Roosevelt was elected president in 1932 with a large majority, promising relief from the Depression. He assembled a group of advisers called the Brain Trust to help devise a program called the New Deal. The New Deal focused on relief for the needy, economic recovery, and financial reform. During his first 100 days in office, Roosevelt worked with Congress to pass over 15 pieces of New Deal legislation to provide relief through programs like the CCC and recovery through the PWA. However, the New Deal faced criticism from both liberals and conservatives.