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the critical needs for both social welfare and economic stability during the hard period of
economic uncertainty.
The New Deal was also primarily focused on government support with the aim of helping the
Americans recover from the great depression. It was regarded as the government’s
comprehensive strategy focused on the intervention of the great depression and economic
support to the citizens. Some of the reporters, like Martha Gellhorn, were sent by the government
to observe and report on the struggles the ordinary citizens were going through during the harsh
economic time. It was clear that the commitment of the government could help in identifying,
understanding, and addressing the needs of the citizens during the economic hardship period.
According to Johnson's (425) discussion on the New Deal Experiment, it is clear that the policy
helped in addressing discrimination and labor issues during the hard economic conditions. The
report presented in the chapter points out the unequal treatment endured by Southern workers,
especially those working in the textile sector. After labor strikes, many mills stayed closed, and
those that resumed operations usually adopted restricted schedules, resulting in fewer hours
worked by employees. Labor union leaders discovered that they had no work options, and mill
villages faced imminent eviction threats (Johnson,430). The New Deal aimed to address labor-
related issues and defend workers' rights, intending to eliminate inequalities and enhance
working conditions, particularly in sectors like textiles, where workers endured suffering as a
result of strikes, unemployment, and housing difficulties.
The New Deal was also associated with infrastructure development projects in the country, such
as the construction of bridges, roads, and public buildings. Such developments not only create
jobs for Americans but also create a conducive investment environment for investors.
Furthermore, there was the introduction of financial reforms by the New Deal that focused on the
