FDR's New Deal and Global Tensions

This chapter examines Franklin Roosevelt's pivotal presidency, highlighting his courageous communications during a national crisis and the implementation of the New Deal to counter the Great Depression. It explores Roosevelt's ambitious policies, including the establishment of federal job programs and the Tennessee Valley Authority, while also addressing the complexities and criticisms surrounding these initiatives. Additionally, it contextualizes Roosevelt's political maneuvers amidst rising global tensions, foreshadowing America's eventual engagement in World War II.