The New Deal was a series of programs and reforms implemented by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in response to the Great Depression during the 1930s. Its primary aim was to provide relief for the unemployed, recovery of the economy, and reform of the financial system to prevent future depressions. Key initiatives included the establishment of the Social Security Act, the Civilian Conservation Corps, and the Works Progress Administration. These programs not only helped millions of Americans find jobs but also laid the groundwork for modern social welfare policies in the United States.