1. By: Tatiana Colon W-3

2.  The SSA was first established on August 14, 1935; created by Franklin D. Roosevelt.  It was also first known as the Social Security Board (SSB). http://www.militaryplaques.com/Government/Social -Security-Administration-Plaque%20M.jpg

3.  The purpose of the SSA was to support the elderly, disabled and the unemployed. http://www.cbpp.org/images/cms/8-11-05socsec- f2.jpg

4.  The SSA board members consisted of :  John G. Winant (chairman)  Arthur J. Altmeyer (member and chairman)  Vincent E.Miles  George E. Bigge  Mary W. Dewson  Ellen S.Woodward http://www.ssa.gov/history/pics/fb13.jpg

5.  The SSA was not involved in any creations or projects that I could find but its own program was life changing. http://www.ssa.gov/history/ssa/fdrsigning.jpg

6.  The SSA was very effective, this program helps millions of people. http://www.bctheatre.com/archives/social_security_l ogo.png

7.  The SSA is still in use today and helps millions of its participating members. http://upload.wikimedia.org/ikipedia/commons/7/7 c/Social_security_wcard.gif

8.  http://www.ssa.gov/history/orghist.html http://www.ssa.gov/history/orghist.html  http://www.buzzle.com/articles/what-is-the- purpose-of-social-security.html http://www.buzzle.com/articles/what-is-the- purpose-of-social-security.html  http://www.ssa.gov/history/boardmembers. html http://www.ssa.gov/history/boardmembers. html  http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/co ntent/05_04/b3917001_mz001.htm