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With his New Deal FDR demonstrated that a strong government working for the common good and general welfare could end the Depression. FDR reduced unemployment by over 5 million in his first term. FDR was able to involve an increasing part of the American People, including minorities,to engage in national reconstruction. Support for FDR was evident in the next election when he increased his popular vote from 22.8 million to 27.7 million.