The 1930s Townsend Plan movement,which organized elderly Americans to demand a pension from the government,is an example of:

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The Townsend Plan movement did not ultimately achieve its goal of a government pension for the elderly, but it did create a groundswell of support and raised awareness about the issue. This paved the way for the eventual passage of Social Security legislation under Roosevelt. Therefore, the apparent failure of the Townsend Plan movement created the conditions for eventual success with Social Security.

The 1930s Townsend Plan Movement,which Organized Elderly Americans to Demand