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| Happel’s original design |
From Social Security’s website:
Fred Happel of Albany, N.Y. designed the original Social Security card back in 1936. He was commissioned by the Social Security Board to submit three designs, one of which was ultimately selected. Mr. Happel was paid $60 for his work. (Mr. Happel was a skilled artist who also designed the famous "Flying Tigers" logo used by General Chennault's forces during World War II.)
3 comments:
Did he have to submit a 1695 form to receive direct payment of the $60? $60 was probably one year of SGA earnings back then.
$60 in 1936 is worth $1092.36 in 2019.
Disability wasn't part of SSA until 1956 so there was no SGA in the 1930s.
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