Jim Butcher (American, B. 1944) "Franklin Roosevelt Signing Social Security Act" Signed and dated lower right. Original Mixed Media painting on Illustration Board.
Provenance: Collection of James A. Helzer (1946-2008), Founder of Unicover Corporation.
This painting is the original painting which was used on the Fleetwood First Day Cover for the U.S. 22 Social Security Act stamp issued August 14, 1985.
With the industrialization of America in the late nineteenth century, more and more Americans became totally dependent upon wages for a living. However, very few families had any protection against the loss of their income due to old age, death or disability. Indeed, most welfare and retirement plans were the responsibility of the worker and his family. When a family's resources became insufficient, many were forced to depend on churches for charity. Finally, in response to the devastating effects of the Great Depression, President Franklin Roosevelt set up a committee which recommended the establishment of the Social Security Act of 1935. Designed to provide workers and their families with insurance for a safe and secure future, this act provided an umbrella of essential protections for American workers. The newly enacted Social Security program provided benefits for old age, survivor and disability insurance; hospital insurance; compensation for unemployment; and public assistance and health and welfare services -- all of which were financed by payroll taxes. Because most workers were without an organized pension plan, millions of Americans became eligible for a retirement plan for the first time under the provisions of the act. Today, 37 million people benefit from America's Social Security programs.
Image Size: 16.5 x 16.25 in.
Overall Size: 24.25 x 22 in.
Unframed.
(B09744)
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