The New Deal was a series of programs and projects implemented by President Franklin D. Roosevelt during the Great Depression to address the economic crisis and improve the lives of the American people. These programs aimed to prevent another economic disaster from occurring and had a significant impact in the short term, providing relief to those suffering during the depression. The phrase "New Deal" signified a new relationship between the government and its citizens, and the effort sought to stimulate consumer demand and promote economic recovery through federal deficit spending. The New Deal involved multiple agencies and initiatives, including the creation of recreational facilities for all Americans to enjoy, and its ultimate goal was to put Americans back to work through federal activism. By 1939, the New Deal had completed its course as new legislation was introduced to further address the ongoing economic crisis.