The Great Depression beginning in 1929 was a time of hardship and suffering for many Americans. The people of the United States looked for leadership, sympathy, and someone help to get them through this time. Herbert Hoover, President at this time, offered little help to the people. Hoover did not believe in direct relief because it would hurt self-esteem and pride. In the eyes of the public, he seemed unresponsive to their needs. He urged people …showed first 75 words of 531 total…

…showed last 75 words of 531 total…called his plan for the future the New Deal, which is designed to boost the economy and give jobs to the unemployed. Roosevelt had soothed the public and gave them hope when they had hardly anything left. In the 1932 election, Roosevelt won by a landslide and Democrats won the House and Senate. FDR began his projects soon as he was able to, when he called a special session of Congress and declared a bank holiday.