American is my favorite airline and I choose it whenever possible. Even though Philadelphia is closer, I drive to JFK because they operate three classes of service on the transcontinental flights and they use the A321's. I have found this plane comfortable even when sitting in a middle seat in coach.
President Roosevelt signs Social Security Act, August 14, 1935. Standing are Rep. Robert Doughton (D-NC); unknown person in shadow; Sen. Robert Wagner (D-NY); Rep. John Dingell (D-MI); Rep. Joshua Twing Brooks (D-PA); the Secretary of Labor, Frances Perkins; Sen. Pat Harrison (D-MS); and Rep. David Lewis (D-MD).
Social Security Timeline. 1  1935 The 37-page Social Security Act signed August 14 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. 2  1937 First Social Security Cards issued by post offices, over 20 million issued in first year. 3  1937 Ernest Ackerman receives first lump-sum payout (of 17 cents) in January.