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On August 5, 2000 the Social Security Administration, in partnership
with the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Presidential Library in Hyde
Park, New York, hosted a special commemorative program in honor
of the 65th anniversary of the signing of the Social Security Act.
The keynote speaker was Social Security Commissioner Kenneth Apfel.
Joining Commissioner Apfel on the speaker's platform was Cynthia
Koch, Director of the FDR Library; Jim Roosevelt, grandson of the
late President; and Congressman Maurice Hinchey (D-NY). Commissioner
Apfel said "It's an honor to be here today and to think about
these 65 years. We've all been touched by this remarkable man (President
Roosevelt) and his program. Social Security has become the most
successful program in this nation's history."
A highlight of the program featured a recreation of the signing
of the Social Security Act, featuring local FDR impersonator Jonah
Triebwasser.
Commissioner Apel, on behalf of the employees of the Social Security
Administration, made a gift to the Library of a silver, inscribed
trowel--in commemoration of Social Security's 65th anniversary as
An American Cornerstone. |
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