2. Franklin Delano Roosevelt (FDR) - Democrat
A. Election of 1932 
B. Defeats Hoover 
C. Runs on ending the depression and his New Deal Programs 

3. First 100 Days A. Relief, Reform, Recovery B. Bank Holiday
1. only “sound” banks will be allowed to re-open  
C. Provide relief directly to citizens 

4. Programs A. FERA 1. Federal Relief Administration
a. This organization's purpose was initially to distribute 500 million dollars in federal funds to state agencies. These funds were grants and not loans

5. CCC 1. Civilian Conservation Corp
a. federally funded organization that put thousands of Americans to work during the Great Depression on projects with environmental benefits. 

6. PWA 1. Public Works Administration
a. public works construction agency in the United States headed by Secretary of the Interior Harold L. Ickes. It was created by the National Industrial Recovery Act  

7. SSA (2nd New Deal) 1. Social Security Administration
a. created a social insurance program designed to pay retired workers age 65 or older a continuing income after retirement. 

8. Supreme Court A. Court Packing B. Rulings against
1. FDR’s attempt to ensure his New Deal programs would be upheld or kept in place 
2. Increase the number of justices from   
B. Rulings against 
1. some programs were seen as unconstitutional and were constantly challenged in court 
2. Federal funding to keep these programs going 

9. Role of Eleanor Roosevelt
1. Changing role of the 1st Lady 
a. took an active role in policy and public image of the presidency 
2. 1st aid or “hand” of the President 
a. FDR suffering from polio / health failing 
b. Ambassador 
c. public appearances 
d. press conferences 
e. reporting to the president and speaking on his behalf