Social Security Moments
"My grandmother was widowed when she was 22 when her husband died from a horse and buggy accident. She came to live with us during the Depression, because as a widow she had very little at that time."
"She received her first Social Security check in 1948 for $38.85. I remember the look of puzzlement on her face as she was confused about what it was, but we were very excited that she had some income. She bought a pair of shoes with it and was very happy to do so. My grandmother was shy about taking help so this meant the world to her. She took good care of her money. I listen to politicians these days talking about the poor and I want to say grow up you guys! You never had to stand in a food line." –Fay, 93, Murray, Utah
"My grandmother was widowed when she was 22 when her husband died from a horse and buggy accident. She came to live with us during the Depression, because as a widow she had very little at that time."
"She received her first Social Security check in 1948 for $38.85. I remember the look of puzzlement on her face as she was confused about what it was, but we were very excited that she had some income. She bought a pair of shoes with it and was very happy to do so. My grandmother was shy about taking help so this meant the world to her. She took good care of her money. I listen to politicians these days talking about the poor and I want to say grow up you guys! You never had to stand in a food line." –Fay, 93, Murray, Utah