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Primary
Internet History Sourcebooks Project

Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Modern History Sourcebook

For Students 9th - 10th
Sir William Beveridge's plan for socialized insurance (social security) as presented to the British Parliament in 1942. It lays down the three principles he believed should establish the foundation for an effective social security program.
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Article
Social Security Administration

Social Security Online: Otto Von Bismarck: World's First Social Security

For Students 9th - 10th
One page summary of the modern world's first social security program pioneered by Otto Von Bismarck in easy to read language.
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Activity
Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Social Security Act of 1935

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides 15 detailed facts and a summary of one of the most important elements of FDR's New Deal program, the Social Security Act of 1935.