During his first year in office, Roosevelt convinced Congress to pass an astonishing array of legislation.
The programs enacted during the first New Deal did not restore prosperity, but they reflected Roosevelt’s zeal for action and his willingness to experiment.
Banks were reopened, many more people retained their homes and farms, and more people were employed.
Perhaps the most important result of the first New Deal was a noticeable change in the spirit of the American people.
Roosevelt’s actions had inspired hope and restored Americans’ faith in their nation.