The Social Security Act of 1935 was a law passed during Franklin D. Roosevelt's presidency that created a social insurance program to provide financial support to retired workers, disabled individuals, and families with dependent children.
Related terms
New Deal: The New Deal was a series of programs and reforms implemented by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in response to the Great Depression.
Great Society: The Great Society refers to President Lyndon B. Johnson's domestic policies aimed at reducing poverty and promoting civil rights in the 1960s.
Medicare: Medicare is a federal health insurance program established in 1965 that provides coverage for elderly individuals aged 65 and older.