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Historical Essay

The Progressive Era: 1895-1925

A Short History of Wisconsin
Historical Essay

Depression and Unemployment

Hard Times in Wisconsin
Discover the role Wisconsin played in ending the Great Depression
Historical Essay

History of the U.S. Social Security Act - Image Gallery Essay

Browse images about the formation of the U.S. Social Security Act, selected from the collections of federal employees Witte, Altmeyer, Cohen and Wickenden.
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.
Historical Essay

Social Security: The Wisconsin Connection

Learn about the creation of the U.S. Social Security system and Wisconsin's extensive influence on the program.

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