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Franklin D. Roosevelt Signs the Social Security Act

In this photograph taken on August 14, 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs the Social Security Act in the Cabinet Room. The act granted retirement benefits to workers over the age of 65.
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Unknown
Date of Work
August 14, 1935
Type
Photograph
Credit
Library of Congress
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