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The Social Security Act was established to help the most vulnerable citizens.

The New Deal was created by President Hoover.

Eleanor Roosevelt was more involved and engaged than previous first ladies.

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Here are some clarifications on each of the statements you provided:

  1. The Social Security Act was established to help the most vulnerable citizens.

    • This statement is accurate. The Social Security Act was enacted in 1935 as part of Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal programs. It aimed to provide financial assistance to the elderly, unemployed, and disabled, addressing social welfare needs for the most vulnerable populations in the United States.

  2. The New Deal was created by President Hoover.

    • This statement is incorrect. The New Deal was initiated by President Franklin D. Roosevelt after he took office in 1933. While Herbert Hoover, who preceded FDR, did implement some measures in response to the Great Depression, these did not constitute the New Deal, which included a series of programs, public work projects, financial reforms, and regulations aimed at economic recovery.

  3. Eleanor Roosevelt was more involved and engaged than previous first ladies.

    • This statement is generally considered true. Eleanor Roosevelt redefined the role of the First Lady by taking an active interest in social issues, humanitarian efforts, and civil rights. She was highly visible in public life, advocating for various reforms and using her position to champion the causes she believed in. Her involvement set a precedent for future First Ladies in their engagement with social and political issues.

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