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Editorial
August 17, 1960
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
What is this article about?
The editorial celebrates Social Security Week, marking the 20th anniversary of the program's enactment by President Roosevelt. It praises the system's growth from a dismissed idea to a vital support for the elderly and needy, promoting independence and dignity across communities.
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Celebrating Social Security Week
Sunday, August 14th, was the kickoff for the observance of Social Security Week, in that this week will be one of the important memorial events of our governmental systems aimed at bringing the benefits of government closer to the people.
In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the signing of the Social Security legislation by the late President Franklin D. Roosevelt, there was wide acclaim all over the nation at the sound approach of something that had been classified as being in the wild dreamers class. The long-talked event was occasionally laughed off, but step by step the nation became social-minded and eye-singled to the cause of comfort for every American regardless of his race or creed.
Enacted into the law, Social Security for a while was merely talk and passed off as an ordinary alphabetical agency.
But today the Social Security measure has become of age; it stands high in the life of every community and hardly there is a town or country hamlet but what that little blue check does not find its way to the doors of the needy.
Accruing from mere pittances taken from the payroll check, it has grown to a mighty distributing agency, coming into the lives of those who otherwise could not afford to quit work in old age.
Many social minded ones had longed to see something like compensation come into the lives of many of the older people who spent some of their days in slavery without remuneration.
In every community want in a large measure has been dispelled, the aged and the sick are able to handle money and it is with pride that there is a spirit of independence among those who otherwise might be in dire need and want.
Social Security has enabled our people to pay their lodge dues; insurance premiums, church tithes and then live like people.
Man was never intended for the slums, the gutters and the places allotted animals. Being made in the image of a Holy Deity: man's place is on the lofty level of humanity.
Thanks to the forward minded legislators and those public spirited citizens who helped to bring about this long-needed beneficial agency that is filling such a gap in our human society that no other measure could fill.
Fellow citizens, make the most of Social Security Week, among the greatest weeks of them all.
Sunday, August 14th, was the kickoff for the observance of Social Security Week, in that this week will be one of the important memorial events of our governmental systems aimed at bringing the benefits of government closer to the people.
In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the signing of the Social Security legislation by the late President Franklin D. Roosevelt, there was wide acclaim all over the nation at the sound approach of something that had been classified as being in the wild dreamers class. The long-talked event was occasionally laughed off, but step by step the nation became social-minded and eye-singled to the cause of comfort for every American regardless of his race or creed.
Enacted into the law, Social Security for a while was merely talk and passed off as an ordinary alphabetical agency.
But today the Social Security measure has become of age; it stands high in the life of every community and hardly there is a town or country hamlet but what that little blue check does not find its way to the doors of the needy.
Accruing from mere pittances taken from the payroll check, it has grown to a mighty distributing agency, coming into the lives of those who otherwise could not afford to quit work in old age.
Many social minded ones had longed to see something like compensation come into the lives of many of the older people who spent some of their days in slavery without remuneration.
In every community want in a large measure has been dispelled, the aged and the sick are able to handle money and it is with pride that there is a spirit of independence among those who otherwise might be in dire need and want.
Social Security has enabled our people to pay their lodge dues; insurance premiums, church tithes and then live like people.
Man was never intended for the slums, the gutters and the places allotted animals. Being made in the image of a Holy Deity: man's place is on the lofty level of humanity.
Thanks to the forward minded legislators and those public spirited citizens who helped to bring about this long-needed beneficial agency that is filling such a gap in our human society that no other measure could fill.
Fellow citizens, make the most of Social Security Week, among the greatest weeks of them all.
What sub-type of article is it?
Social Reform
What keywords are associated?
Social Security
Anniversary
Roosevelt
Welfare
Old Age Benefits
Social Reform
Independence
Humanity
What entities or persons were involved?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Legislators
Public Spirited Citizens
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Celebration Of Social Security Week And 20th Anniversary
Stance / Tone
Celebratory And Supportive
Key Figures
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Legislators
Public Spirited Citizens
Key Arguments
Social Security Week Marks 20th Anniversary Of Legislation Signed By Roosevelt
Initially Dismissed As A Wild Dream But Became Reality Through Social Minded Progress
Provides Comfort And Financial Support To Needy Regardless Of Race Or Creed
Grown From Small Payroll Deductions To Major Agency Aiding Retirement
Dispels Want Among Aged And Sick, Promotes Independence
Enables Payment Of Dues, Premiums, Tithes While Living Decently
Fills Gap In Society For Those Who Labored In Slavery Without Pay
Thanks To Forward Minded Legislators And Citizens