Plan Townsend (1930-1939)

Footage №66350, 1 part, black-white
Availability:Film hasn't been digitized

Reel №1

USA. Propaganda films, popularizing the Townsend plan that provides pension issue.

California, building, "Townsend Hall", are older Americans, listen to speeches of public figures in support of this plan.

Description of the Townsend Plan, which provides for the grant of pensions in the amount of 200 dollars a month to people who have reached 60 years of age.

Townsend portrait on the wall.

Students ask questions from the audience.

Until 1933, the retirement age was 66 years.

Presentations of public figures in the country.

Print brochures about the plan, discussing it in the newspapers.

Collection of signatures in support of the plan.

Washington, performance 76-Letenye Senator Flagcherana session of Congress

Key words

US propaganda, the elderly, Gos.deyateli, celebrities, media, photos, congress

Our website uses "cookies" to give you the best, most relevant experience. By continuing to browse the site, you agree to our use of cookies. See our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookies Policy.