This Day In History, 1935: Social Security & 1945: War In Japan Ends

FDR signed Social Security today 1935--Ida Fuller of Vermont was first recipient of monthly payment: pic.twitter.com/ePfzwszvWZ

— Michael Beschloss (@BeschlossDC) August 14, 2020

“Victory / War Is Ended!”—Los Angeles Examiner, August 15, 1945: pic.twitter.com/pmDhtxs0dM

— Michael Beschloss (@BeschlossDC) August 14, 2020

“Japan Surrenders, End of War!”—New York Times, 75 years ago: pic.twitter.com/1ORHH9EHh0

— Michael Beschloss (@BeschlossDC) August 14, 2020

President Truman announces unconditional surrender of imperial Japan, Oval Office,
75 years ago today: #HSTL pic.twitter.com/kk48dHy0Wz

— Michael Beschloss (@BeschlossDC) August 14, 2020