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The New Deal Legacy: A Party Defined by Workers' Rights
Since the 1930s and 1940s, Democrats have shaped their identity around the principles of the New Deal, emphasizing workers' rights, strong support for unions, and significant expansions in unemployment benefits and farm protections. This framework has established the party's enduring commitment to social welfare and labor advocacy, directly linking its historical legacy to the socioeconomic reforms initiated during the New Deal era.