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“The Roosevelt enactment of Social Security was a moral revolution in our country: We were assured that we would never reach the very depths of poverty. And to be told, that we are now going to gamble it, on Wall Street, is nonsense!”

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Arthur Hertzberg
Arthur Hertzberg

Arthur Hertzberg was an American activist renowned for his contributions to Jewish causes and the civil rights movement. Born on June 9, 1921, he dedicated his life to promoting social justice and fighting for the rights of minorities. Hertzberg passed away on April 17, 2006, leaving behind a legacy of advocacy and activism. more

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