which commander in chief lift the united states during the great depression years? herbert hoover franklin roosevelt thomas jefferson j edgar hoover

The correct answer is Franklin Roosevelt.

Franklin Roosevelt took over as president in 1932, when the Great Depression was in full swing in America. When elected, FDR promised America a "New Deal." This New Deal would consist of government programs that would decrease unemployment, fix institutions that failed during the late 1920's, and help the American economy recover. These programs are considered somewhat successful, as unemployment will drop significantly after the New Deal is implemented.