The U.S. president known for the New Deal and leading the country during the Great Depression was Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR). His administration implemented a series of programs aimed at economic recovery and social reform in response to the severe economic challenges of the time. The New Deal included measures to provide relief for the unemployed, stimulate economic growth, and regulate financial markets. FDR's leadership during this crisis and his innovative policies helped reshape the role of the federal government in American life, fostering a social safety net and influencing future economic policies.