August 14 marks Social Security's 90th anniversary - an achievement underscored by both its longevity and the scale of its impact.

Social Security was created during the Great Depression to provide financial security for Americans. Signed into law by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on August 14 1935, as part of the New Deal, it established a federal safety net funded through payroll taxes. It initially offered retirement benefits for workers aged 65 and older, with later expansions adding disability insurance and survivor benefits. The program's goal was to reduce poverty among the elderly and stabilize the economy by ensuring a basic income.

More than 73 million Americans now receive benefits from the program, making it one of the most significant pillars of the nation's social safety n

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