Social Security

Franklin D. Roosevelt is considered one of America’s greatest presidents along with George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. He was America’s president from 1932-1945 where he died in office and is the only president to have had more than 2 terms as president. He was known for his recovery of America’s economy during the Great Depression by giving jobs and reducing government spending and aiding America through World War 2 with strategic plans. In 1932, the American population was not happy with…

President Roosevelt was a charming, persuasive, powerful man who was genuinely interested in people and their problems.2 To FDR the Great depression was not just a temporary downturn, but a long lasting crisis that would cause economic, political, and social disaster if not handled correctly. He was determined to do something about this immense problem in the country and wanted to act quickly. Shortly after taking office, Roosevelt announced that his New Deal program would bring relief,…

The Social Security Act of 1935 also brought stability back to people by providing unemployment, disability, and pensions for old age. Eight years from the start of the depression, in 1937, a recession hit which caused a temporary economic slowdown, which was cause…

any better. The quote is important because Roosevelt is trying anything to fix America until it gets better. He isn’t giving up until he sees good results out of his remedies and American improving. Lastly, in Document 8 the document states the Social Security Act (SSA) provides money for the elderly and disabled. This will cost a lot of money not mentioning the population of elderly and disabled combined. This can prove that the New Deal was a failure it could lead to the government being in…

What was the Great Depression? The Great Depression was the deepest and longest-lasting economic downfall in the history of the western industrialized world. What were 2 long term causes of the great depression? 2 of the long term causes were Industry and Agriculture, railroads lose to trucks, buses, and cars. Coal loses 50% to hydroelectric, natural gas, and oil. Farms over-produced during WW1 to face europe. 40% declined after the war. What year did Hoover get elected, and describe the 3…

point in American history. Due to the economic hardships of this time period, Franklin D. Roosevelt's administration came up with revolutionary solutions. These included the Works Progress Administration, the Civilian Conservation Corps, and the Social Security Act. Throughout his presidency, he demonstrated his dedication and commitment in speeches such as his renowned “Inaugural Address” and “The Forgotten Man Radio Address.” As a result of the impact that Roosevelt New Deal Legislation had on…

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After the country was struck with the Great Depression, the nation and its people still faced many terrible conditions. The stock market had crashed which led to mass poverty across America. This was a shock that changed everyday life for so many unsuspecting citizens. In 1933, a man by the name of Franklin D. Roosevelt was elected for the presidency. He had numerous innovative ideas that would evolve into programs that attempted to help restore the nation and more specifically, the economy,…

There is not retirement benefits, 401 K, military or Veteran’s Administration, Third Party Settlements from a motor vehicle accident which she receives as for compensation or money. The only disability she is receiving is from the Social Security Department for her disability benefits, which started in January 2013, where she receives $2,000.00 per month; through direct deposit. During this time, Ms. Pastran stated she could not provide any evidence as a check as the money is directly…

overproduction which led to people not being able to afford food and basically starved most of the nation. This is important because it reveals that FDR’s unyielding approach was damaging not only the people but America as a whole. Second of all, the Social Security Admin, a welfare program was taken advantage of and further inflated government deficit(SSA). The SSA greatly reduced the number of people on the workforce, lessened consumer spending because of a fixed income, and not to mention,…