The History of Four Pens
Through the years, the Fraternal Order of Eagles has encouraged programs and
legislation that benefit many Americans — especially the young and old. The
"Four Pens" are the actual instruments three United States presidents and a
governor used to sign the documents that made these programs a reality. Each of
these pens, which is displayed at the F.O.E. International Headquarters in Grove
City, Ohio was presented to the F.O.E. by the legislator who signed the bill or
measure.
Old Age Pensions
"You Eagles have planted this seed...if the Eagles of the United States never do
anything else, they have more than justified their existence in their advocacy of
this great humanitarian movement."
Gov. Joseph M. Dixon, Governor of Montana, signing into law America's first old
age pension law (1923)
Social Security
"The pen I am presenting the Order is a symbol of my approval of the Fraternity's
vision and courage. May its possession inspire your members to dedicate their
efforts and those of the Fraternity...to bring a greater degree of happiness to our
people."
President Franklin D. Roosevelt, on the occasion of the signing of the Social
Security Act (1935)
Link to actual letter
Jobs After 40
"The Eagles started this whole idea. That is why I invited the Eagles to be at this private bill
signing, and the reason I am presenting this pen to the Fraternal Order of Eagles."
President Lyndon B. Johnson, signing the federal "Jobs After 40" bill, outlawing upper age limits
in hiring
Medicare
"For your energetic and dedicated espousal of social justices, and for the generous support you
have given to all measures designed to further economic opportunity and the compassionate
treatment of the sick and disabled."
President Lyndon B. Johnson, in a message to the Eagles on the signing of the Medicare
amendment to the Social Security Act
Through the years, the Fraternal Order of Eagles has encouraged programs and
legislation that benefit many Americans — especially the young and old. The
"Four Pens" are the actual instruments three United States presidents and a
governor used to sign the documents that made these programs a reality. Each of
these pens, which is displayed at the F.O.E. International Headquarters in Grove
City, Ohio was presented to the F.O.E. by the legislator who signed the bill or
measure.
Old Age Pensions
"You Eagles have planted this seed...if the Eagles of the United States never do
anything else, they have more than justified their existence in their advocacy of
this great humanitarian movement."
Gov. Joseph M. Dixon, Governor of Montana, signing into law America's first old
age pension law (1923)
Social Security
"The pen I am presenting the Order is a symbol of my approval of the Fraternity's
vision and courage. May its possession inspire your members to dedicate their
efforts and those of the Fraternity...to bring a greater degree of happiness to our
people."
President Franklin D. Roosevelt, on the occasion of the signing of the Social
Security Act (1935)
Link to actual letter
Jobs After 40
"The Eagles started this whole idea. That is why I invited the Eagles to be at this private bill
signing, and the reason I am presenting this pen to the Fraternal Order of Eagles."
President Lyndon B. Johnson, signing the federal "Jobs After 40" bill, outlawing upper age limits
in hiring
Medicare
"For your energetic and dedicated espousal of social justices, and for the generous support you
have given to all measures designed to further economic opportunity and the compassionate
treatment of the sick and disabled."
President Lyndon B. Johnson, in a message to the Eagles on the signing of the Medicare
amendment to the Social Security Act
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