Who was Rexford Tugwell?

Rexford Tugwell was an American economist and a key figure in President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal administration during the 1930s. Born in 1891, he was a member of the "Brain Trust," a group of advisors who helped shape New Deal policies. Tugwell served as the head of the Agricultural Adjustment Administration and later as the governor of Puerto Rico. His work focused on agricultural reform, economic planning, and progressive policies aimed at addressing the Great Depression's challenges.