Social Programs During The New Deal

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There were many programs established in the course of the New Deal. Which all am certain of contributed to the economy and provided jobs. Such as, the agricultural act (AAA), National Industrial Recovery Act (NIRA), National Recovery Act (NRA), Welfare, and many more. However, out of all the programs developed during the New Deal. I believe the one, which made the most impact in America was the Social Security Act of 1935. Reason number one, it is the biggest social program in the U.S., which still is in existent today. Reason number two, the instantaneous effects were to a certain extent positive and progressive. The program helped reduce the poverty percentage of senior citizens, which was high for a period of time during the Depression era.

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