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Read Replies (1) | Respond to This is the history and why I have been a lifelong Democrat!"The Works Progress Administration (WPA) was an ambitious employment and infrastructure program created by President Franklin Roosevelt in 1935, during the bleakest days of the Great Depression. Over its eight years of existence, the WPA put roughly 8.5 million Americans to work building schools, hospitals, roads and other public works. Perhaps best known for its public works projects, the WPA also sponsored projects in the arts—the agency employed tens of thousands of actors, musicians, writers and other artists. People voted for Franklin D. Roosevelt in the 1932 presidential election for several reasons: Great Depression: The election took place during the Great Depression, a severe economic crisis that began in 1929. Many Americans were suffering from unemployment, poverty, and financial hardship. They believed that Roosevelt, as a Democrat, could address these issues more effectively than the incumbent Republican President Herbert Hoover 1 .Unpopularity of Hoover: President Hoover’s policies were widely criticized for their perceived ineffectiveness in dealing with the economic crisis. Many blamed him for the severity of the Depression. Roosevelt promised a fresh approach, which resonated with voters who were dissatisfied with Hoover’s leadership.Appeal and Promises: Roosevelt’s campaign emphasized a “New Deal” for the American people. He pledged to implement policies that would provide relief, recovery, and reform. His vague yet hopeful promises appealed to voters who were desperate for change and solutions.In the end, Roosevelt’s victory marked a significant shift in the country’s political alignment, leading to five successive Democratic presidential wins and the implementation of the New Deal programs that aimed to alleviate the effects of the Great Depression 1 . Americans believed that Roosevelt could bring about positive change during a challenging time, and their votes reflected that hope 2 .
