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).
How does Social Security fit into my retirement plan? A financial safety net for older Americans, Social Security was established in 1935 by the Social Security Act. Before that, support for the elderly wasn't a federal concern - it mostly fell to states, towns and, of course, families. The program is based on contributions that workers make into the system.