The Townsend Plan targeted which segment of the American population to aid during the Great Depression?

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The Townsend Plan was a social security proposal that aimed to provide economic assistance to senior citizens during the Great Depression. The plan proposed that every citizen over the age of 60 would receive a monthly pension of $200 (equivalent to over $3,500 today), funded by a 2% national sales tax. The plan gained significant popularity and support among older Americans during the 1930s.

The Townsend Plan Targeted Which Segment of the American Population