HISTORIC DEMOCRATIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS

HISTORIC DEMOCRATIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Every one of the following programs/laws were initiated by Democratic administrations and were passed despite the objections of most Republicans.

The Democratic Party has a long and cherished history of trying to do the most good for the greatest number.  

 
 
  •  Social Security
  •  Medicare
  •  Federal Deposit and  Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
  •  Minimum Wage
  •  Eight Hour Day
  •  Operation Safety and    Health Act (OSHA)
  •  Head Start
  •  Federal Highway System
  •  Peace Corps
  •  Vista
  •  Medicaid
  •  Retirement Protection
  •  Civil Rights Act
  •  Voting Rights Act

 

 
  • Investor Protection (SEC)
  • Job Corps
  • Equal Pay Act
  • Unpaid Medical Leave
  • TVA - Power Generation and control of chronic flooding
  • Soil Conservation
  • Federal Reserve System
  • Antitrust Legislation
  • FEMA
  • Motor Voter
  • Unemployment Compensation
  • GI Bill
  • Public Broadcasting