New Rochelle in History

April 27, 2010

Our City’s Link to Social Security

Read about New Rochelle’s link to the founding of the Social Security system.

Here’s an interesting historical fact: the nation’s first official Social Security number back in 1936 was issued to a New Rochelle resident, John D. Sweeney, Jr. Ironically, Mr. Sweeney opposed FDR’s election and passed away before collecting any benefits. This article contains more.

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