In response to the economic collapse of the Great Depression, Franklin D. Roosevelt convened Congress on March 9, 1933, to initiate vital reforms. Key actions included passing the Emergency Banking Act to restore confidence in banks, and establishing programs like the Civilian Conservation Corps and the Federal Emergency Relief Administration to address unemployment. Roosevelt's legislative flurry during his first hundred days set a precedent for decisive presidential action, marked by significant laws such as the National Industrial Recovery Act. Comparisons to later presidents highlight Roosevelt's impactful approach amid dire economic circumstances.
On March 9, 1933, Congress convened during an economic crisis, rapidly passing the Emergency Banking Act to restore trust and stabilize the banking system.
Roosevelt's 'hundred days' established a benchmark for presidential action, leading to significant reforms like the Civilian Conservation Corps and the National Industrial Recovery Act.
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