Fun Fact: 2nd Bill of Rights

Fun facts about Franklin Delano Roosevelt

In 1944 President Franklin D. Roosevelt proposed a 2nd Bill of Rights for Americans. Some of the things he wanted to be included was a right to be employed with a living wage, a right to education, a right to food/clothing, a right to health care, a right to social security, and freedom from monopolies. FDR died in 1945 before any of these could be considered by Congress.

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  1. ratmom's avatar ratmom says:

    I wonder how things would be different right now if we had these things.

  2. Christine's avatar Christine says:

    Interesting

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