Veterans' relief was the nation's first

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Veterans' relief, specifically the Pension Act of 1776, was the first entitlement program in the United States. It provided payment to disabled veterans who were unable to work, setting a precedent for future government support for those who served in the military. While there may have been charitable and relief work prior to 1776, this was the first formal program established by the government for a specific group of people. It did not act as a new government or provide medical coverage.

Veterans' Relief Was the Nation's First