Franklin D. Roosevelt is the president known for the New Deal programs during the Great Depression. Taking office in 1933, FDR faced an unprecedented economic crisis characterized by high unemployment and widespread poverty. In response, he implemented a series of reforms aimed at providing relief, recovery, and reform to the nation. The New Deal included various initiatives such as the Civilian Conservation Corps, Social Security, and the Works Progress Administration, which sought to create jobs and stimulate the economy. These programs fundamentally reshaped the role of the federal government in the economy and laid the groundwork for modern welfare policies.