The Living New Deal

The Living New Deal can help you learn about the New Deal, one of the most remarkable eras in American history.

Use this website to explore New Deal sites, find summaries of New Deal programs, watch videos about the New Deal, follow policy debates, and more. For more about the Living New Deal, see the bottom of the page.

MAPS

Explore 18,384 New Deal Sites

MAPSWe are uncovering, documenting and mapping thousands of New Deal public works and artworks around the country.

NEWS

Articles & Newsletters

NEWSFollow news about the New Deal, past and present, and enjoy insightful analysis and commentary from journalists & writers.

EVENTS

Talks, Exhibits, Webinars

EVENTSWe offer talks, tours, conferences, and more to put the New Deal legacy before the American public.

HISTORY

What Was the New Deal?

HISTORYOur comprehensive summaries on key aspects of the New Deal are a ready resource for students, teachers, and historians.

MEDIA

Books, Videos, Podcasts, Links

MEDIAWe bring you speeches, interviews and debates about the New Deal and its legacy in video, audio and film.

POLICY

New Deal Lessons for Today

POLICYThe New Deal offers valuable models for public policy today.

ART

Advocacy & Preservation

ARTThe New Deal left an immense legacy of pubic art, fine architecture and civic facilities, much of which is still with us.

TEACHING

The New Deal

TEACHINGThe Living New Deal is a valuable resource for teachers and students in American history, social studies, geography, sociology and political science.

SUBMISSIONS

Sites & Research

SUBMISSIONSOur map of New Deal public works and artworks is crowdsourced by volunteers who document sites and submit their findings and photographs.

NEW MEXICO

New Mexico Chapter

NEW MEXICOThe Living New Deal is pleased to welcome our new chapter. Over the coming year, we will be incorporating their work to these pages.

NYC

New York City Chapter

NYCNew Yorkers love their city and its history, so we are here to show them the immense New Deal legacy in their midst and elevate public policy through the New Deal model

Living New Deal. Still Working for America.

And the Winners are . . .

FDR delivering one of his fireside chats.

The 2023 New Deal Book Award

The winning titles and authors have been announced. The 2023 Award, with a prize of $1,000, will be presented at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library June 22, 2024.

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