Social Security History

Historical Development of Economic Insurance

A detailed history of social insurance programs from ancient times to today.

Text of the 1935 Social Security Act

Legislative Histories

Social Security Number History

Important Reports & Studies

Early Speeches & Articles

Key Early Documents

Social Security Pioneers

Historical Anniversaries

Video and Audio Clips of Social Security History

History Articles From OASIS Magazine

Organizational History

Commissioners of SSA

Social Security Board Members

Cabinet Officials

Administrative History of SSA 1963-1968

Administrative History of SSA 1993-2000

History of SSA's International Operations

Miscellaneous Agency-Related Topics

History of the Historian's Office

Social Security