Which president had the most lasting impact on the major Progressive issues?

I would
argue that Franklin Delano Roosevelt, or FDR, had the greatest impact on Progressive ideals and
policies.While many before and after him have come up with a variety of progressive ideas, he
was the one to fully invest and implement the New Deal and create a lasting change in the
country.

Following the squalor of the Great Depression in the 1930's,
Roosevelt implemented the New Deal to create jobs and stimulate economic progress throughout the
nation.His creation of Social Security, transcontinental railroads, minimum wage, and more have
drastically changed the way the country runs.With a promise of some sort of security, there is a
safety net for people when they cannot work.There are also basic provisions for employment (40
hour work week, minimum wage) that ensure fair labor practices.The results he achieved, such as
the railroad and other projects, vastly improved the overall economic climate and allowed
business throughout America to flourish.