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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