The "New Deal," proposed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in the 1930s, aimed to provide relief, recovery, and reform in response to the Great Depression. This sweeping series of programs and policies sought to alleviate the economic distress of the American public through job creation, financial reforms, and social welfare initiatives. Key components included the establishment of Social Security, public works projects like the Works Progress Administration (WPA), and regulations to stabilize the banking system. The New Deal reshaped the role of government, expanding its influence in the economy and society and laying the groundwork for modern social safety nets and labor rights.