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A Hope of Many Years - The History of Social Security

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Movie

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Adult
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The nation's Social Security program turns 89 years of age this month. How did it start? How does it work? What changes has it already gone through?

Discover the history of “social insurance” in this fascinating and informative 50 minute historical documentary from ancient times until now, and see how our U.S. Social Security program came to be.