Roosevelt first used the term New Deal while accepting the democratic presidential nomination in 1932, however, the American people had to wait until he was sworn in as president, on March 4th, 1933, to learn what the New deal was going to do to help the United States.

When Roosevelt took office, the country was a mess, business was at a standstill, and panic was felt by most of the country. The early 30’s saw the depression worsen, banks, small businesses, and factories closed. Workers and Farmers were unable to pay mortgage payments and lost their homes and farms. It was estimated that 1 out of 4 workers had no jobs.

The day after Roosevelt was inaugurated he called congress into a special session, from March 9th - June 16th, which later was termed “The Hundred Days.” During this session, congress passed numerous laws aimed at pr

Another important measure that was passed was the National Youth Administration, which was a division of the WPA. In 1939 the NYA became part of the Federal Security Agency and then in 1942 was place in the War Manpower Commission. The NYA’s first purpose was to supply part-time work to unemployed youths. As war approached and unemployment decreased, the NYA focused on training youths for war work, and by 1942 all NYA activities not pertaining to the war efforts were dropped. In late 1943, the NYA’s activities ceased.

oviding relief for victims of the Depression, speeding economic recovery, and reforming financial, business, agricultural, and industrial practices. Congress had never before passed so many laws in such a short time, all with little or no opposition. All of the programs were not Roosevelt’s idea, they came from many sources such as congressional leaders, a group of unofficial presidential advisers known as the “Brain Trust”, and of course from Roosevelt himself. Some of the programs and ideas conflicted with each other, but Roosevelt experimented with them by trying ideas from one group and then ideas from another.

Another program that was put into place was the Tennessee Valley Authority. The purpose of the TVA was to integrate development of the Tennessee River Basin, an area of about 41,000 square miles that covers parts of seven states. The TVA took the problems presented by devastating floods, badly eroded lands, a deficient economy, and a steady out migration and attempted to help them. The TVA was responsible for building many dams to control the flooding and provide electricity for the residents of the Tennessee Valley. The TVA’s projects were a model for other river areas in the country. The TVA is still in existence today and the fact that it’s main offices are located in the region rather than D.C. allows the TVA to maintain a close working relationship with the people who live in the region.

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