Social Security Dbq

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Social Security is one of the largest government programs, that provides a monetary assistance to people. Social Security pay billions of dollars to Americans over age 65, whom have worked for the county, monthly; every year. Social Security benefit can be for retirement, disability, death, or Medicare/Medicaid. This paper will discuss the position Democrats and Republicans have regarding Social Security. Social Security was passed by Franklin Roosevelt in 1936; during the Great Depression. It was passed as part of the New Deal Program. Social Security was formed based off the Townsend Movement. The Townsend Movement stated that anyone over the age of 65, will receive a $200 monthly benefit; that must be spent by the person receiving