How Did Franklin D Roosevelt's Use Of Economic Security

During the Great Depression and World War II, President Franklin D. Roosevelt sought to ensure freedom from want and fear for Americans through expansive governmental interventions primarily aimed at both economic security and social welfare. While his policies did significantly alleviate the short-term immediate suffering caused by economic downturn and global conflict, in the long run, they faced several challenges and limitations. This led to partial success in achieving Franklin D. Roosevelt’s vision of comprehensive and true security for all American citizens. The infamous Great Depression was triggered by the stock market crash of 1929 and further worsened by multiple factors including overproduction, banking failures, and the unequal
Concurrently, in the period following World War I, tensions were yet again rising in Europe. Global economies were beginning to destabilize as dictatorial regimes rose to power in Europe and Asia, setting the stage for World War II. Specifically, the rise of Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party in Germany was a topic of concern to the Allies (Ellis, 12). Capitalizing on economic instability, social unrest, and national humiliation resulting from the Treaty of Versailles, Hitler and the Nazi Party exploited widespread discontent to gain popular support. Through propaganda, political maneuvering, and intimidation, Hitler was appointed Chancellor of Germany in 1933. He subsequently consolidated power, dismantled democratic institutions, and pursued aggressive expansionist policies that ultimately led to the outbreak of World War II. Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s response to the dual threats mentioned earlier was primarily centered on the implementation of government programs intended to combat the economic insecurity that had plagued American