I Introduction. II Backgrounds. III Early Beginnings in the United States. . IV The Great Depression and the Battle for Social Security. V Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance. VI Unemployment Insurance. VII Public Assistance Under the Social Security Act. VIII General Assistance. IX Social Insurance Covering Industrial Accident and Disease (Workmen's compensation). X Economic Security Programs for Railroad Workers. XI Government Employee Retirement Systems. XII Disability and Sickness Benefits. XIII Veterans' Benefits. XIV Employee Benefit and Retirement Plans. XV Voluntary Life Insurance, Savings, Home Ownership. XVI Social Security in the United States-What Líes Ahead?