Franklin D. Roosevelt was the architect of the New Deal, a series of programs and reforms implemented during the Great Depression in the United States from 1933 onwards. The New Deal aimed to provide immediate economic relief, job creation, and financial reform to address the widespread unemployment and hardship caused by the economic collapse. Key components included the establishment of Social Security, various job programs, and the regulation of the banking system. Roosevelt's approach sought not only to revive the economy but also to reshape the relationship between the government and its citizens, emphasizing the federal responsibility for the welfare of the populace.