Madison in Dane County, Wisconsin — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Securing the Future
Bascom Hill Historic District
Photographed By William J. Toman, June 17, 2010
1. Securing the Future Marker
Inscription.
Securing the Future. Bascom Hill Historic District. The Social Security system that became a cornerstone of Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal was written by University of Wisconsin economist Edwin Witte, who served as an advisor to Roosevelt. Witte drew from deep Wisconsin roots. He based the new program largely on the ideas of University of Wisconsin researchers who had been demonstrating since the turn of the century how government could play a role in securing the well-being of its citizens. That Wisconsin school of thought helped rewrite this nation's labor laws and brought about such programs as unemployment insurance and the minimum wage law.
The Social Security system that became a cornerstone of Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal was written by University of Wisconsin economist Edwin Witte, who served as an advisor to Roosevelt. Witte drew from deep Wisconsin roots. He based the new program largely on the ideas of University of Wisconsin researchers who had been demonstrating since the turn of the century how government could play a role in securing the well-being of its citizens. That Wisconsin school of thought helped rewrite this nation's labor laws and brought about such programs as unemployment insurance and the minimum wage law.
Location. 43° 4.491′ N, 89° 24.113′ W. Marker is in Madison, Wisconsin, in Dane County. Marker can be reached from North Park Street. The marker is near the Law School building on Bascom Hill on the University of Wisconsin. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 975 Bascom Mall, Madison WI 53706, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance
The heart of the University of Wisconsin, with Bascom Hall at the top.
Photographed By William J. Toman, June 17, 2010
3. View from Bascom Hall
The State Capitol as seen from the top of Bascom Hill. State Street links state government and the state university.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 10, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 17, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 661 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on June 17, 2010, by William J. Toman of Green Lake, Wisconsin. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
