Emergence Of Modern America: The Depression - A Second New Deal

The video discusses the Social Security Act, a key part of the New Deal, which provided pensions and financial aid to various groups in need. Before 1935, many Americans struggled to save for retirement. The Act was funded by a state-federal partnership and contributions from workers and employers. It faced political opposition from conservatives and liberals, with figures like Huey P. Long proposing alternative solutions. Despite this, the Act gained public support and marked a shift in government economic policy.

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