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Dr. Francis E. Townsend advocated for __________________________.

A) government payments of $200 per month to all citizens over age sixty
B) free food and shelter for families headed by unemployed males who would agree to enroll in a government-financed job-training program
C) fifty-acre land grants to dispossessed farmers who would agree to give 10 percent of their first-year profits to the government
D) enactment of a government-financed medical insurance plan for all citizens over age sixty

Francis E. Townsend

An American physician who was a prominent advocate for the elderly, known for proposing the Townsend Plan, a precursor to Social Security.

Government Payments

Financial disbursements made by the government to individuals, corporations, or other governments to fulfill obligations or provide support in the form of subsidies, benefits, or grants.

  • Analyze the beliefs and suggestions of prominent individuals and groups who either endorsed or opposed the New Deal.
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Clara NazarchykJul 01, 2024
Final Answer :
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Explanation :
Dr. Francis E. Townsend advocated for government payments of $200 per month to all citizens over age sixty, which later became known as the Townsend Plan.