Franklin D. Roosevelt is recognized as the architect of the New Deal in the United States. He introduced this series of sweeping economic and social reforms in response to the Great Depression after taking office in 1933. The New Deal aimed to provide relief for the unemployed, recovery of the economy, and reform of the financial system to prevent future depressions. Programs like the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), Social Security Act, and the Works Progress Administration (WPA) were part of this initiative. Roosevelt's policies reshaped the role of the federal government in American life, laying the groundwork for modern welfare and economic systems.