Franklin D. Roosevelt was the U.S. President associated with the New Deal policies during the Great Depression. Taking office in 1933 amidst economic turmoil, Roosevelt implemented a series of programs aimed at economic recovery and reform. The New Deal included initiatives such as the Social Security Act and the establishment of agencies like the Works Progress Administration (WPA) and the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). These programs were designed to provide relief for the unemployed, stimulate economic growth, and implement social safety nets. Roosevelt's leadership and New Deal policies helped shape modern American welfare and labor relations.