August 14, 1935
The Social Security Act becomes law
The Social Security Act created old-age benefits, unemployment insurance, and several forms of public assistance. It also generated records—such as Social Security applications—that can preserve birthplaces, parents' names, employers, and identities for Preston County family research.
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