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When Franklin D. Roosevelt assumed the presidency in 1933, he confronted the urgent crisis of unemployment, which affected over 12 million Americans. Understanding the critical need for action, his administration prioritized unemployment relief as a central element of the New Deal. This legislation aimed to provide immediate assistance to the jobless and create programs to foster economic recovery, addressing the dire conditions of the Great Depression while reshaping the landscape of American labor.
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1. Labor During the New Deal
2. Unemployment Relief Upon taking the oath of office, Franklin Roosevelt was faced with the mounting challenge of unemployment. At the beginning of 1933, over 12 million Americans lacked jobs. Unemployment relief became a vital part of New Deal legislation.