New Deal program

Definition

The New Deal programs were a series of government initiatives implemented by President Franklin D. Roosevelt during the Great Depression to address economic and social issues. These programs aimed to provide relief, recovery, and reform for the American people.

Related terms

Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC): A New Deal program that provided employment for young men in conservation projects, such as reforestation and park development.

Works Progress Administration (WPA): A New Deal program that provided jobs for unemployed Americans through public works projects, including building schools, roads, and airports.

National Youth Administration (NYA): A New Deal program that focused on providing work training and part-time jobs for young men and women between the ages of 16 and 25.