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Today in History: August 14, FDR signs Social Security Act
https://apnews.com/today-in-history/august-14
Today in history:
On Aug. 14, 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law, ensuring income for elderly Americans and creating a federal unemployment insurance program.
** FILE ** President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs the Social Security Bill in Washington in this Aug. 14, 1935 file photo. From left are: Chairman Doughton of the House Ways and Means Committee; Sen. Wagner, D-N.Y, co-author of the bill, Secretary Perkins, Chairman Harrison of the Senate Finance Committee, Rep. Lewis, D-Md., co-author of the measure. (AP Photo)
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