New Deal coalition

The New Deal Coalition was an alliance of different groups of people during the 1930s who all wanted the same thing: for the government to help improve the lives of people who were struggling financially. These people included farmers, factory workers, African Americans, union workers, and other people who had been affected by the Great Depression. This coalition worked together to elect Franklin D. Roosevelt as president in 1932, and he started a number of programs to help those in need. FDR's programs, like Social Security and the New Deal agencies, provided jobs, pensions, and other important help, which improved the lives of many people. The legacy of the New Deal Coalition is still seen today—for example, Social Security is still a crucial part of many Americans' retirement plans.