Select ONE "Popular" President and ONE "Unpopular" President and describe their presidency.

While researching the Presidents, describe their live story, analyze and discuss their pros and cons as president. Include what they are best known for and any other important information.

George Washington was born on February 22, 1732. The area George Washington Lived at was maintained by slaved labor.

The cons was he owned slaves and he did not take any action to abolish it.

The pros are that he demonstrated not to abuse his power.

A president I have never heard of was zachary Taylor.

He was born on November 24, 1784.

The Pros was He became a local hero when he fought in wars against the Native Americans, such as the Black Hawk War

The cons was Taylor remained a slave owner for the rest of his life, profiting from the labor of hundreds of enslaved people who lived and worked on his plantations

I think that the list is good you could see they were ranking the list of presidents if they did something good in hard times. while the bad president did something bad to worsen a situation during a difficult time.

Ronald Reagan was a Hollywood actor who became the 40th U.S. president known for his conservative policies, and role in ending the Cold War. His presidency saw successes like tax cuts and military expansion but saw criticism for increasing the national debt and the Iran-Contra scandal. He survived an assassination attempt in 1981.Then revealed his battle with Alzheimer's disease.

Woodrow Wilson, the 28th U.S. president, led the nation through World War I and championed progressive reforms like the Federal Reserve Act. However, his presidency was also marked by racial segregation in federal offices and restrictions on civil liberties during the war.

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James A. Garfield fought corruption and strengthened presidential authority but was assassinated early in his term. Rising from poverty, he became a Civil War general and key Republican leader before his presidency was cut short by a disgruntled office seeker.

The president I researched was George Washington, he was born was born on February 22, 1732. He spent most of his childhood at Ferry Farm on the Rappahannock River.

Some pros are: -Established Presidential Norms and -Financial Stability. Some cons are: -supported slavery and -partisan divisions. He was know for Serving as the first U.S. President, setting crucial precedents for the office.

The unpoplar president I researched was Ronald Reagan, he was born in February 6, 1911, Tampico, Illinois, U.S. Some pros are: -economic growth: Created jobs, reduced inflation. Some cons are: Budget deficits: Tripled national debt. He is know for Ending Cold War.

Life History

Franklin Delano Roosevelt (1882-1945) was born into a wealthy New York family and received a privileged education at Harvard and Columbia. He entered politics as a Democrat and became governor of New York before being elected president in 1932.

Presidency

Roosevelt assumed the presidency in the midst of the Great Depression and implemented the New Deal, a set of programs to recover the economy. He also led the U.S. during World War II until his death in 1945.

Pros

New Deal: Implemented employment programs and financial reforms that stabilized the economy.

Leadership in World War II: Led the U.S. in the fight against the Axis and helped form the UN.

Expanded role of government: Created Social Security and regulations to prevent future crises.

Cons

Japanese internment: Ordered the incarceration of Japanese-American citizens in camps during the war.

Attempted to reform the Supreme Court: Sought to increase the number of justices to favor his policies, which drew criticism.

High government spending: Although it aided recovery, it generated a large national debt.

Legacy

He is remembered as one of America's greatest presidents for his leadership in times of crisis and his influence on the modern role of government.

In my opinion I agree with the list because everyone on the list plays a very important role in the history of the United States.

John Quincy Adams he supported the construction of roads, canals, and infrastructure to boost trade and the economy. His intellectual and elitist style made him unpopular, weakening his presidency.

Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President, is one of the most popular U.S. presidents. He led the country during the Civil War, ended slavery with the Emancipation Proclamation, and preserved the Union. His famous speeches, like the Gettysburg Address, inspired many, but the Civil War caused many deaths. Lincoln was assassinated in 1865 but is remembered as a strong leader who saved the nation.

James Buchanan, the 15th President, is often considered one of the worst. He failed to stop Southern states from leaving the Union, which led to the Civil War. Buchanan supported the Dred Scott decision, denying rights to African Americans and worsening slavery tensions. His weak leadership and inability to solve the crisis made him very unpopular, and many blame him for not preventing the Civil War.

Jose R Biden Jr. He was recognized for his criminal justice work including the landmark Crime Bill of 1994 and the Violence Against Women Act.

In 2020, Joe Biden defeated incumbent President Donald Trump to become the 46th President of the United States.

The president who didn't win was George W Bush: Bush worked to gain ground in the Texas oil economy, while serving as an adviser during the presidential campaigns.

He was criticized for being slow to help victims of Hurricane Katrina, which hit New Orleans and the Gulf Coast.

Life story: Nicolás Maduro (b. 1962) was a bus driver and trade unionist before entering politics. He became Venezuela's foreign minister and then vice president under Hugo Chávez, whom he succeeded after his death in 2013.

Presidency: Maduro has ruled Venezuela amid economic crises, international sanctions and allegations of authoritarianism.

Pros

Continuity of Chavismo: It has maintained the social policies initiated by Chávez.

Resistance to external pressures: It has survived sanctions and political crises without being overthrown.

Control of the state apparatus: It has consolidated its power through institutional reforms.

Cons

Severe economic crisis: Hyperinflation, food shortages and a humanitarian crisis have devastated Venezuela.

Allegations of authoritarianism: He is accused of manipulating elections, repressing opponents and censoring media.

Massive migration: Millions of Venezuelans have fled the country due to the crisis.

Legacy

He is widely considered an unpopular leader, both inside and outside Venezuela, due to the economic crisis and allegations of corruption and repression.

I know Ronald Reagan I know him because he was shot by John Hinckley. People know him because he was a good precident of all time in the United State.

The precident that I don ´ t know is John F. Kennedy people know him because he declared that both sides had a vital interest in stopping the spread of nuclear weapons and slowing the arms race.

George Washington is the first president in the United States, the one who declared an independent day, he implemented a strong, well-financed national government, he proclaimed a policy of neutrality and wrote about the importance of national unity and the dangers that regionalism. The pros about George Washington is that he did a lot of good things to make America the great. He did not abuse his power and he arranged to free those slaves belonging to him. The cons was he made a rush decisions.

Woodrow Wilson was the 28th president in the United States. He is a member of democratic and he experienced Civil War. The pros of Woodrow Wilson changed the nation's economic policies and he was a leader during World War 1. The cons about him is he raised income taxes.

George Washington:

Washington had to grow up very quickly, his father died when he was 11 and as a result Washington became the man of the house and plantation. He was mostly self educated. Washington had a long ,military career with many successes and failures, however he rose to prominence as commander of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.

Washington was elected as first president of the United States. He set many standards and traditions for the office of the president. For example he establish the presidential cabinet, basically assistants to the president. Washington was known for discussing any decisions with his cabinet. What was unique about Washington was he surrounded himself with political rivals with many different points of view. Lastly, Washington was a large slave owner throughout his life and even during his time in the White House he used slave labor as workers. Washington is best know for his time as a military leader and the "Father of the United States" many practices he did while in office have become the tradition of the president.

James Buchanan:

He was the president before Abe Lincoln. He is most known for his handling of the growing problem of slavery in the new territories as the US expanded west. He was the only president to never be married. He served in various levels of our government before becoming president. Some major events of his presidency included the Dred Scott decision in which the Supreme Court ruled that African Americans did not have legal citizenship, therefore slavery could extend into free territory. Also, the courts ruled that Congress could not decide the fate of slavery in new territories. He denied the southern states request to secede from the Union, but agreed that he could not legally prevent them from doing so. Buchanan was president when the Civil War broke out at Fort Sumter. His legacy is one of confusion and somewhat regret, he died shortly after his presidency.

Life Story: James Buchanan was born in 1791 and served as the 15th President of the United States, serving from 1857 to 1861, just before the Civil War. Buchanan came from a wealthy family and had a distinguished diplomatic career prior to the presidency. He was the only bachelor president in American history.

Presidency: Buchanan assumed the presidency during a period of increasing tension over slavery and differences between the North and South. Although a man of principle, his presidency was marked by a failure to stem the political and social polarization that eventually led to the Civil War. Buchanan took a hands-off approach to the secession of the Southern states, which was widely criticized.

Pros:

Diplomatic career: Before becoming president, Buchanan was a prominent diplomat, serving as ambassador to several countries.

Conservative approach: He attempted to maintain economic and political stability, which, at the time, was welcomed by some sectors.

Cons:

Failure to resolve the slavery crisis: Buchanan was unable to handle the growing tensions between slave and free states, which directly contributed to the secession of the Southern states.

Poor handling of secession: When the Southern states began to secede from the Union, Buchanan did nothing effective to prevent it, which many consider a critical mistake that precipitated the Civil War.

Reason for his unpopularity: Buchanan is widely regarded as one of the worst presidents in American history due to his inaction in the face of the secession and slavery crises. The lack of an effective response to the tensions that led to the Civil War has marked his presidency as a failure at key moments in American history.

The president that no one remembers is jimmy carter i feel that no one remembers him because they have not read any information about him and apart from the pictures.

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Popular President: Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR)

Life Story:
born in 1882 into a wealthy family and basically a nepo baby he became the 32nd president in 1933. He served four terms and through the Great Depression and World War II.

Presidency:

• Pros: he is best known for his New Deal, something designed to provide relief, recovery,during the Great Depression. He also guided the U.S. through most of WWII, helping the Allies win

• Cons: Some critics argue the New Deal didn’t end the Depression and gave too much power to the government.

Legacy:
FDR is remembered for reshaping the U.S. government, expanding its role in the economy Unpopular President: Herbert Hoover

unpopular

Life Story:
Herbert Hoover, born in 1874, was a successful businessman before becoming the 31st president in 1929. His presidency was marked by the onset of the Great Depression.

Presidency:

• Pros: Hoover was praised for his work in humanitarian aid after WWI and for trying to support businesses during the early days of the Depression.

• Cons: Hoover’s response to the Great Depression was seen as too hands-off. His belief in limited government intervention and mishandling of the Bonus Army led to a loss of public trust.

Legacy:
Hoover is often remembered for his failure to address the Great Depression effectively, making his presidency unpopular and marked by a lack of confidence in his leadership.

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George Washington: Some pros of George Washington as president were he understood what had to be done he also formed a new nation. Some cons during his presidency were he struggled to address the issue of slavery he was also over aggressivness and his carelessness in making defensive arrangments. He was best known for leading the continental army to victory in the revolutionary war.

James Buchanan: Some pros of James Buchanan during his presidency were he was a talented and skillful politician he also had considerable legal ability. Some cons were he supported the theory that states territories had a right to determine if they would allow slavery. He was best known for being the 15th president of the united states.

Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States served 1861 until his assassination in 1865. He is best known for leading the country during the Civil War and for ending slavery.

Zachary Taylor was the 12th president of the United States, serving from 1849 until his death in 1850. Being a war hero and for his short time as president. He was looked up for his leadership and his stand against slavery expansion.

George Washington born, on February 22, 1732, became president at age 57. Washington was a very strategic leader who knew how to play the game. However, he was very careless and often put others in danger.

Andrew Johnson born, on December 29, 1808, was a very stubborn leader who did what he did. Johnson became president after the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. He was able to keep slavery by using another term for it which was the opposite of what the president before him was doing. Johnson was able to expand democracy throughout his presidency.

My thoughts on the rankings are they seem very harsh and not gonna lie it seemed fair. My goat Abraham being 2nd IS RIGHT.

Thomas Jefferson

Pros: was Secretary of State, was a key part in the Louisiana purchase

Cons: Owned slaves, he wanted slaves to be free but also perpetuating racial prejudices

Calvin Coolidge

Pros: same last name as Jennifer Coolidge, his message to Congress was for tax cuts and limited aid to farmers which I guess went well with the public, got more than 54% of the vote

Cons: apparently he had a talent of effectively doing nothing, was checked out for the rest of his presidancy due to his kid's death (fair)

Abraham Lincolns secession was actually considerad illegal. some pros about Abraham was that he worked effortlessly to learn. some cons he died just after they won the civil war which sent them back.

Franklin became president in 1804 some cons about him are he went into presidancy in grief because all his kids died some pros about him are he was well educated.

An president who I never heard of is James Buchanan. A fact about him is he is the only president who never married. Basically he was born Pennsylvania on April 23, 1791. One of his worst times in presidency is that he failed to understand that the North would not accept constitutional arguments which favored the South. Nor did he realize how sectionalism had realigned political parties: the Democrats split; the Whigs were destroyed, giving rise to the Republicans. the only thing he did well was supporting the union since he didn't want the country to split.

¨ Popular ¨ President - Abraham Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln was the 16th President of the United States. His presidential term started on March 4, 1865 and ended on April 15, 1865 due to him being assassinated. One pro of him being president was that he demonstrated strong moral leadership by advocating for the abolition of slavery and promoting the idea of a united country. One con of him being president he caused the civil war due to his election and choices. He is best known for creating the possibility of civil and social freedom for Africans-Americans.

¨ Unpopular ¨ President - Harry S. Truman

Harry S. Truman was the 33rd President of the United States. He was a part of the Democratic Party. His presidential term started on April 12, 1945 and ended on January 20, 1953. Pros of him being president was that he expanded public housing, increased aid to education, raised the minimum wage, federal protection for civil rights, and expanded national insurance. Cons of him being president was that the Korean War, accusations of corruption in his administration, and the anti-communist red-baiting of McCarthy and his allies had all contributed to the President's poor standing with the public. He is best known for guiding the American economy from a war-time to a peacetime footing.

George Washington helped America become independent. The 4th of July is because of him. He destroyed the Newburgh Conspiracy in 1783.

Pros:Washington's bold actions saved the American Revolution, twice

Cons:over-aggressiveness, bordering on rashness, and carelessness in making defensive arrangements

An unpopular president would be John Tyler.

Annexation of Texas - Tyler worked for the annexation of Texas so it could become part of the United States.

Pros: He was the first president to have his veto of legislation overridden by Congress.

Cons:Tyler saw slavery as a necessary evil, and supported the end of the African slave trade

His cons are he owned slaves and didn't help abolish it, and he was short tempered.

An unpopular president was Warren G. Harding. His life was like living in rural Ohio all his life. He then bought The Marion Star, and built it into a great newspaper. He did also have a chair in the senate. But he has more cons than pros. His pros were establishing the Budget and Accounting Act. This established the country's first formal budgeting process. His cons are he was a corrupt and played poker constantly. He was also a big womanizer. He had many public affairs.

Andrew Jackson was born on March 15, 1767. He was the 7th president. Before his presidency he studied law and was a district attorney. Later he was a General for the U.S. Army. His presidency is controversial. Him and his supporters viewed Native American cultures as inferior and were dismissive of their rights and sovereignty. Pros of his presidency are that he laid the framework for democracy, paid off the national debt, gained new lands for America, strengthened relationships with foreign nations globally and issued a new currency.

Franklin Pierce was born on November 23, 1804. He was the 14th president. He became president at a time of what seemed on the surface like domestic tranquility. He studied law then entered politics. In 1829, he was elected to the New Hampshire legislature, two years later he became its speaker. Two months before he took office, his 11-year-old son Benjamin was killed in a horrific train accident. He was the third and final son to die young. Pierce and his wife struggled to cope with these losses throughout his presidency and for the rest of their lives. In his Inaugural Address he proclaimed an era of peace and prosperity at home, and vigor in relations with other nations. Cons of his presidency were that he struggled as a national leader when he openly advocated for pro slavery states as a Northerner.

I agree with the rankings. The top 5 did a lot of good things for our country.

-A popular president I chose was Thomas Jefferson. Jefferson was born on April 13 1743. Jefferson' s dad was a slave and a plantation owner, once he died, Jefferson, at the age of 14, inherited some of of the enslaved individuals. As he grew, he owned about 600 slaves. Jefferson' pursued his career in law. He worked alongside Alexander Hamilton but soon became rivalries on different parties. He became president on March 4th 1801. During his presidency he focused on reducing the national debt by cutting the military budget. Cons about Jefferson were is he would abuse his power. initially he bought Louisiana from France for 15million. The Constitution did not give permission for a president to acquire land from a foreign power. 

-An unpopular president I chose was Ulysses S. Grant. His father was a plantation owner. He was born on April 27 1822. Grant received an education from several private schools and later attended the United States Military Academy In West Point. Grant became a plantation manager, managing the enslaved and free laborers while working alongside them. He was elected president in 1868. A pro was he fought to protect the rights of African Americans more than any other nineteenth-century President. He worked hard to ensure the passage of the Fifteenth Amendment and tried to make it possible for blacks to vote.

A con was he experienced cases of fraud during his presidency and mismanagement. He was criticized for not "doing enough."

One popular president I choose is Ronald Reagan. I recognize him because of the museum. His presidency overall was controversial. Had a tax reform bill but couldnt be passed it was beyond his power. High officials had secretly approved the sale of weaponry to Iran and illegally diverted the proceeds to anti-government "freedom-fighters" , there was later on rumor about transactions. He is most known for constituting a realignment toward conservative policies in the United States.

One Unpopular president I choose was Harry S.Truman. I personally have never heard of him. He ordered atomic bombs dropped on the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, after that Japanese surrendered. He proposed the expansion of Social Security and public housing. He is best know for leading the United States through World War II.

One popular president in my opinion is Abraham Lincoln: born in Feb. 12, 1809, in Hardin County, Kentucky. He was elected president in 1860 and was the one who signed the emaciation proclamation.

One president that was unpopular was Woodrow Wilson; he was born ¨He was born in Virginia on December 28, 1856 did manage to get us “over there” in World War I, but in the process his polices triggered a global pandemic.¨

Warren G. Harding.

Harding was born near Marion, Ohio in 1865. He maintained a lifelong connection to the town, purchasing and operating The Marion Daily Star newspaper from 1884 until 1923. He married Florence Kling De Wolfe on July 8, 1891 and the couple settled in Marion where they were active community members. Harding’s undeviating Republicanism and vibrant speaking voice, plus his willingness to let the machine bosses set policies, led him far in Ohio politics. He served in the state Senate and as lieutenant governor, and successfully ran for governor. He delivered the nominating address for President Taft at the 1912 Republican Convention. In 1914 he was elected to the Senate, which he found “a very pleasant place.”By 1923 the postwar depression seemed to be giving way to a new surge of prosperity, and newspapers hailed Harding as a wise statesman carrying out his campaign promise—“Less government in business and more business in government.”lthough Harding was not directly implicated in the scandal, looking wan and depressed, he journeyed westward in the summer of 1923, taking with him his upright secretary of commerce, Herbert Hoover. “If you knew of a great scandal in our administration,” he asked Hoover, “would you for the good of the country and the party expose it publicly or would you bury it?” Hoover urged publishing it, but Harding feared the political repercussions.

Harding did not live to find out how the public would react to the Teapot Dome scandals of his administration. In August 1923, he died in San Francisco. He suffered a fatal cardiovascular event, likely a heart attack.

John Fitzgerald Kennedy was born on May 29th,1917. He was born to a financier , Joseph Kennedy and His wife,Rose.

His pros were he had a charismatic leadership and he had laid down the groundwork for the civil rights acts.

His cons were his personal life and scandals in his presidency. Such as an alleged affairs during it.

A president ive never heard of is James A. Garfield. He was born in Cuyahoga County, Ohio in 1831. His pros were he was a big advocate for educations. His cons were he was on the union side of the war and that his presidency was cut short due to an assasination.

Popular President: Barack Obama was born on August 4, 1961, in Hawaii. His father was from Kenya, and his mother was from Kansas. After high school, Obama went to Occidental College in California for two years, then transferred to Columbia University in New York. He later went to Harvard Law School and became the first African American president of the Harvard Law Review. When Obama became president in 2009, the country was in the middle of a big financial crisis. He worked hard to fix the economy, helped improve health care, and made new rules for banks to protect people. He also made it legal for gay people to serve in the military openly. He helped bring an end to the life of Osama bin Laden, the leader of the group that caused the September 11 attacks. He also worked to reduce the danger of global warming by signing the Paris Climate Agreement.

Unpopular President: Herbert Hoover was born in 1874 in Iowa. He was a very smart man who worked as an engineer and helped with relief during World War I. Before becoming president, he was known for helping people in need during tough times. Hoover became president in 1929, just before the Great Depression which was a time when many people lost their jobs and money. The economy was very bad and people were struggling to find work and food. Even though Hoover tried to help by creating programs to improve the economy his ideas didn't work well and many people blamed him for the tough times. His inability to fix the economy made him very unpopular. He lost the election in 1932 to Franklin D. Roosevelt, who promised to do more to help people. Hoover is best known for being president during the Great Depression, and because he couldn't fix the economy, many people remember him as an unpopular leader. However, after his presidency, he worked hard to help with humanitarian efforts and was respected for his charity work.

Popular President: Thomas Jefferson

• LIFE: He grew up without a father after the age of 14 and inherited all that he had before passing. Jefferson had a positive experience in college and studied law. Also the founders of the Declaration of Independence.

• Pros & Cons: Established a Bill of right for freedom of religion but became a slave owner.

• Known For: Original author of the Declaration of Independence.

Unpopular President: Calvin Coolidge

• LIFE: His father was the village storekeeper where they were in Vermont. He graduated from a good college with honors and pursued to study law and politics.

• Pros & Cons: He was preserving old morals and that made Americans very happy but there wasn't really anything else he did good or bad.

• Known For: Being the "do-nothing" President ever.

Popular President: Franklin D. Roosevelt (FDR) – Born in 1882, FDR overcame polio to become the 32nd president (1933-1945). He led the U.S. through the Great Depression with the New Deal and through World War II. His presidency saw Social Security, the Lend-Lease Act, and a stronger federal government. While he restored confidence and built alliances, his internment of Japanese Americans remains controversial. He is remembered as one of the most influential presidents.

Unpopular President: James Buchanan – Born in 1791, Buchanan was an experienced politician but failed as the 15th president (1857-1861). He supported the pro-slavery Dred Scott decision and did little to stop Southern secession. His weak leadership worsened tensions that led to the Civil War. He is often ranked among the worst U.S. presidents.

Abraham Lincoln has taken the highest ranking. Abraham Lincoln is best known for preserving the Union, ending slavery, and leading the United States through the Civil War. He was also the 16th president. Lincoln was the first president not born in one of the original thirteen state. Lincoln remains the tallest person to serve as president, at 6' 4". Lincoln remains the only president to hold a patent. His invention was a device for lifting boats over obstructions in the water.

Rutherford B. Hayes is not one of the most known president. He is the 19th president. Rutherford B. Hayes is known for winning one of the closest presidential elections in history. Many say he won by fraud (meaning he cheated) earning him the nickname His Fraudulency. He is also known for trying to reform the government as well as ending the Era of Reconstruction in the south.

Life Story:

Abraham Lincoln was born in 1809 in a log cabin in Kentucky. Raised in poverty, he was largely self-educated and worked as a lawyer before entering politics. He served in the Illinois state legislature and one term in Congress before gaining national recognition during the Lincoln-Douglas debates. He was elected the 16th President of the U.S. in 1860 and led the country through the Civil War.

Presidency Pros and Cons:

Pros:

• Led the Union to victory in the Civil War, preserving the nation.

• Issued the Emancipation Proclamation, paving the way for the abolition of slavery.

• Delivered the Gettysburg Address, redefining American democracy.

• Passed the 13th Amendment, officially ending slavery.

Cons:

• Suspended habeas corpus, raising concerns about civil liberties.

• Struggled with political opposition from both abolitionists and pro-slavery factions.

• Faced harsh criticism for the war’s casualties and economic strain.

Best Known For:

Lincoln is best known for his leadership during the Civil War, the Emancipation Proclamation, and his tragic assassination in 1865 by John Wilkes Booth.

Unpopular President: Herbert Hoover (1929–1933)

Life Story:

Herbert Hoover was born in 1874 in Iowa and became an orphan at a young age. He studied engineering at Stanford University and built a successful career as a mining engineer and humanitarian, leading relief efforts during World War I. His reputation as an efficient administrator helped him win the presidency in 1928.

Presidency Pros and Cons:

Pros:

• Expanded public works programs like the Hoover Dam.

• Advocated for voluntary business cooperation to combat the Great Depression.

• Emphasized self-reliance and limited government intervention.

Cons:

• Failed to respond effectively to the Great Depression, believing the economy would recover naturally.

• Opposed direct federal aid, worsening public suffering.

• The Bonus Army incident (violent removal of protesting WWI veterans) damaged his reputation.

Best Known For:

Hoover is best known for his inability to address the Great Depression effectively, which led to widespread poverty and set the stage for Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal.