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Pressure Congress to sign into law a revised form of the Second Bill of Rights proposed by President FDR in 1942.

Created by M.L. on October 27, 2011

FDR’s Unfinished Second Bill of Rights and Why We Need it More Today Than Ever, FDR’s Second Bill of Rights has to this day only been "partially" implemented in the United States.

Opportunity
 The right to a useful and remunerative job…
 The right to a good education.
 The right of every businessman, large and small, to trade in an atmosphere of freedom from unfair competition and domination by monopolies…

Security
 The right to adequate protection from the economic fears of old age, sickness, accident, and unemployment.
 The right to adequate medical care and the opportunity to achieve and enjoy good health.
 The right of every family to a decent home.
 The right to earn enough to provide adequate food and clothing and recreation.

Civil Rights & Equality
Economy & Jobs
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