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Thursday, February 3, 2011

History of the Social Security Act (1935)

















The Social Security Act of 1935

Overview

More Overview - PBS

FDR's Statement on Signing the Act (1935)

Primary Documents

Francis Perkins on the Act (1935)

Background

"The Social Security Act of 1935: A Result of Roosevelt's Leadership"

Even More Overview

"Major Decisions in the House and Senate on Social Security: 1935-2009"

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