The Original Objective of Social Security Was

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Multiple Choice

The original objective of Social Security was

• A) to provide retirement fund for all persons.
• B) to prevent future depressions.
• C) to raise the nation's saving rate.
• D) a proper response to the stock market crash of 1929.

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