In August 1935, Franklin Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act. Last weekend the third anniversary of Social Security was celebrated with speeches by Franklin Roosevelt, John L. Lewis of C. I. O., William Green of A. F. of L. and a statement by Chairman Arthur J. Altmeyer of the Social Security Board.
Franklin Roosevelt said: "If the people . . . had chosen a reactionary administration or a 'do nothing' Congress, Social Security would still be in the conversational stage. . . ." John Lewis said: "We shall press for future advances. Much remains to be done to insure an...
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