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The creation of Social Security — The founding ordinance of 1945
Prepared by Pierre Laroque under minister Alexandre Parodi, then implemented by Communist minister Ambroise Croizat, the founding ordinance unified insurance and pensions: “to rid the workers of the uncertainty of tomorrow”. The promise of les Jours heureux became the country’s best-loved institution. (Editorial synthesis)
The creation of Social Security took place on 4 October 1945. (source: Larousse)
The creation of Social Security took place in Paris. (source: Légifrance)
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