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FDIC (Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation): A government agency created to provide deposit insurance to depositors in U.S. commercial banks and savings institutions, ensuring the safety of deposits.
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Social Security Act: A law enacted in 1935 that established a system of old-age benefits, unemployment insurance, and aid for the disabled, mothers with dependent children, and the blind.
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SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission): A federal agency created to regulate the stock market and protect investors from fraudulent practices, ensuring transparency in financial markets.
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WPA (Works Progress Administration): A New Deal agency established to provide jobs for millions of unemployed Americans through public works projects, including roads, bridges, and artistic endeavors.
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Fireside Chats: A series of radio broadcasts made by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to communicate directly with the American people, reassuring them and explaining his policies.
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Court Packing Plan: An unsuccessful proposal by President Roosevelt in 1937 to reorganize the Supreme Court by adding more justices, which was seen as an attempt to influence the court's decisions.
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AAA (Agricultural Adjustment Act): A New Deal legislation aimed at boosting agricultural prices by reducing surpluses, paying farmers to cut back on production.
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CCC (Civilian Conservation Corps): A public work relief program that operated from 1933 to 1942, providing jobs for young men to work on environmental conservation projects, such as reforestation and park maintenance.
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