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Social Security Numbers


1	The First Card & the Lowest Number The full story of who got the first Social Security card (and when) and who received the lowest number, and why.
2	SSNs Issued By Woolworth? The story of the most misused Social Security number in history.
3	The SSN "Dog Tag" Story The plan that never was.
4	The Design of the Social Security Card The story of the man who designed the Social Security card.
5	History of Design Versions of the SSN Card Narrative descriptions of the 34 different versions of the card that have been in use throughout the years.
6	The SSN Numbering Scheme The first three digits of the SSN are a geographical code.
7	Forms and Explanatory Materials Used in 1936 Images of the forms and explanatory materials used in the original Social Security number issuance process in late 1936.
8	1953 Pamphlet Pamphlet issued to the public in 1953 to explain the purpose and use of the SSN.
9	Significant Milestones in Social Security Number Policy A detailed chronology of the major changes in policy and procedures.
10	New Social Security Numbers Issued Year-by-Year A table of annual volumes

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