History:Social Welfare Programs, Fair Deal, New Federalism...

Kathryn Galbraith U.S. History II Franklin Delano Roosevelt's personality and the success of his New deal programs changed the view Americans had towards their leader and the overall role of government. FDR marked the first time that a president seemed to really focused on what the "average" American wanted, and then set goals and devise a plan in order to help improve the life of the average citizen. For example, the Emergency Banking Relief …

…of the "Great Society" programs were the 1965 Water Quality Act, which required states to set and enforce water quality standards and is still in effect today and The Highway Safety Act of 1966. The Highway Safety Act required federally approved safety programs at the state level. New government department created to administer transportation programs and policies. The combinations of Johnson's proposals and the help of Congress in turn expanded the federal role in social welfare programs.