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FDR: It proposes, by means of old age pensions, to help those who have reached the age of retirement to give up their jobs…

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It proposes, by means of old age pensions, to help those who have reached the age of retirement to give up their jobs and thus give to the younger generation greater opportunities for work and to give to all a feeling of security as they look toward old age.
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FDR
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt describes how old age pensions can create job opportunities for younger generations.

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