Roosevelt overall proved to be a valuable asset during this period by introducing his New Deal that brought the country back to life. Although the recessions of this period of history seemed impossible to overcome, there was much success in improving most, if not all, of the fundamentals of American society. It was a huge recovery without being a huge victory. Although riding the rails was exhilarating, it was also dangerous and many became alienated from the life they once knew. While taking risks and fighting for their lives, most of the "wanderers" survived while many of them were defeated by starvation and violence. Due to all the aspects present at that time, the country finally triumphed over the disarray that filled lives thanks to the success of its leader and the cooperation of the people which had not been easy. Works Cited American Heritage Center "Franklin D. Roosevelt -New Deal." Franklin D. Roosevelt. Np, and Web. March 15, 2014.Beattie, Andrew. “What caused the Great Depression?” Investopedia. Np, February 26, 2009. Web. March 13, 2014. Ganzel, Bill. “Driving on the Rails During the Great Depression.” Riding the rails during the Great Depression. Ganzel Group, 2003. Web. March 19, 2014. Kennedy, David M., Lizabeth Cohen, and Thomas Andrew Bailey. The American Pageant: A History of the American People. Boston, MA: Wadsworth