The Social Security Act
Summary
This episode contrasts the Trump administration’s Supreme Court bid to continue an unauthorized White House ballroom with the 1935 signing of the Social Security Act. It highlights Frances Perkins, FDR’s Labor Secretary, who championed the law after witnessing industrial tragedies like the Triangle Shirtwaist fire. The narrative explores how Perkins shifted American policy from rugged individualism to a federal safety net, securing enduring social protections for citizens.
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