The Social Security Act (SSA)of 1935 Provided a Security Net

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Essay

The Social Security Act (SSA)of 1935 provided a security net for individuals who found themselves without productive resources for a variety of reasons.Describe those individuals targeted by the SSA and explain under what conditions they were eligible in 1935.Did the initial creators of the SSA intend for it to be used as it is today? Explain.

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