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Social Security Bill 33rd Anniversary
1968
Group of men posing at a ceremony celebrating the 33rd anniversary of the Social Security bill. From left to right: Commissioner of Social Security, Robert Ball; Secretary of Health, Education and ...
30th Anniversary of Social Security
1965
Wilbur Cohen and Robert Ball sit on a stage behind a table listening to a speaker at the podium during a celebration of the 30th anniversary of the social security bill.
Wilbur J. Cohen Speaking at Event
1965
Wilbur J. Cohen is speaking from a podium at an outdoor event celebrating the Social Security amendment adding Medicare.
Edwin E. Witte
circa 1930-1939
Waist-up portrait of Dr. Edwin Witte, considered the father of Social Security, Executive Director of the Executive Staff to the Committee on Economic Security 1934-35.
Wilbur J. Cohen Swearing-In as Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare
May 16, 1968
President Lyndon B. Johnson, at the podium, announces the promotion of Wilbur J. Cohen to Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare. Among the group are Wilbur's wife, Eloise, his three sons, and ...
Wilbur J. Cohen at His Swearing-In as Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare
May 16, 1968
Wilbur J. Cohen receives comments from a woman in a wheelchair after his swearing-in as Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare. Among his responsibilities and achievements were Social Security ...
