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Historical Essay

John R. Commons, 1862-1945

The Spiritual Father of Social Security
Read about the life of the "spiritual father" of Social Security and his connection with Progressive Wisconsin ideals.
Historical Essay

Edwin Witte, 1887-1960

Father of the Social Security Act
Learn about this Wisconsin-born economist and his active role in the development of the Social Security Act.

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