Ninety years ago this month, in the depths of the Great Depression, America made a promise: after a lifetime of hard work, people could count on economic security in their later years. That promise became Social Security — one of the most successful and popular government programs in U.S. history.
Since President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed it into law in 1935, Social Security has been more than a program. It has been a lifeline, a source of peace of mind, and the difference between poverty and dignity for millions of older Americans.
Here in San Diego County, organizations like Serving Seniors see that difference every day. As we mark Social Security’s 90th anniversary, the program’s promise is as vital as ever…