Photograph
Altmeyer and Signers of Medicare Bill
| Caption reads: "Arthur Altmeyer poses outdoors with John Engell (last name?), Paul Douglas, and Oscar Ewing at the signing of the Medicare Bill." Arthur J. Altmeyer (1891–1972) was the United States Commissioner for Social Security from 1946 to 1953, and chairman of the Social Security Board from 1937 to 1946. He was a key figure in the design and implementation of the U.S. Social Security system. |
| Image ID: | 4127 |
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| Creation Date: | 07 30 1965 |
| Creator Name: | Unknown |
| City: | Independence |
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| State: | Missouri |
| Collection Name: | Arthur J. Altmeyer papers, 1904-1973 |
| Genre: | Photograph |
| Original Format Type: | photographic print, color |
| Original Format Number: | PH Mss 400 |
| Original Dimensions: | 5 x 3.5 inches |
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| Eyeglasses |
| Neckties |
| Suits (Clothing) |
| Insurance |
| Pensions |
| Men |
| Outdoor photography |
| Portraits, Group |
| Legislation |
| Public officers |
| Public welfare |
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| Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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