April 27, 2010
New Rochelle in History
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.