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Happy 80th Anniversary, Social Security!
Celebrating the Past and Building the Future
Last Week, the Social Security Administration celebrated its
80th anniversary. On August 14, 1935, President
Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act,
landmark legislation that continues to provide hope and
protection to some of the most vulnerable members of
society. Acting Commissioner Carolyn W. Colvin marked Social
Security’s historic birthday by reaffirming the agency’s
commitment to the public.
“As Social Security celebrates its 80th anniversary, we
remain the underpinning of economic security of this
country, and will continue to be a strong foundation for the
next 80 years and beyond,” Acting Commissioner Colvin said.
“Social Security is the most successful domestic program in
America’s history. Providing outstanding customer service
to the public has been a cornerstone of our agency’s mission
since the beginning and will continue into the future.”
Earlier this year, Social Security launched a commemorative
80th anniversary website where people can learn more about
the agency’s legacy and the importance of the Social
Security program. The public has used the website,
www.socialsecurity.gov/80thanniversary,
to submit stories that show how Social Security has
benefited them or their families. Social Security employees
around the country have also expressed their enthusiasm and
support through the agency’s “Why I Serve” campaign, which
highlights employees telling their own stories illustrating
why they enjoy giving back through public service.
Social Security will host a ceremony at the agency’s
headquarters in Baltimore to commemorate the occasion. U.S.
Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (D-MD) will join Acting
Commissioner Colvin and Social Security employees at the
event. “I am deeply honored to have longtime friend and
staunch Social Security supporter Elijah Cummings join us in
celebrating our 80th birthday,” Acting
Commissioner Colvin said.
The agency is celebrating “America’s Favorites: Baseball,
Hot Dogs, Apple Pie & SSA” Night at Major and Minor League
baseball games across the country.
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