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Roaring 20s
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Black Tuesday
Wall Street crashes starting the Great Depression. -
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Great Depression
The period of time in which the Great Depression went on throughout America. -
Townsend Plan announced
First idea of a government funded pension plan for retired workers following the Great Depression. -
Social Security Act signed into law
On this day, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security act into law. -
America Enters World War II
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Medicare added to Social Security Act
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SSA amendment solves first major problem
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SSA announces benefits increased by 2.8%