The Social Security Act of 1935

A. originally included a program for universal health-care.
B. covered all full-time working American citizens.
C. initially only offered a pension for retired workers.
D. was opposed by President Franklin Roosevelt as being too costly.
E. did not begin making payments to participants for years.


Answer: E

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