Nation's First SSI Disability Check Discovered in Buried Treasure Chest

Archeologist may have just discovered evidence that the country has always had an SSI disability system. While digging in an abandoned yard, archeologists discovered a buried treasure chest. What was discovered inside may change history forever.

Seattle, WA (prHWY.com) February 13, 2013 - Archeologist may have just discovered evidence that the country has always had an SSI disability system. While digging in an abandoned yard, archeologists discovered a buried treasure chest. What was discovered inside may change history forever.

"We uncovered a buried treasure chest", explained Laurie Marie, an archeologist working on the project. "Inside the treasure chest there were several gemstones, diamonds, and jewelry, but there was also something else; a piece of paper."

That single piece of paper is what could change history forever. It appears to be a paper document and check outlining the small town's government agreement to pay a person a sum of money. The money was being paid due to the fact that the individual was injured while working on a job.

"This is essentially the country's first example of SSI disability", said Danny Turner, a historian who specializes in the history of government programs. "We thought that SSI disability programs were a program that dated to the 1950s or so, but it seems that we were wrong. This type of program was in place long before that."

The name on the document is worn. This prevents historians from researching who was receiving the cash or why he would be receiving it. It also prevents them from being able to discover what type of injury the individual sustained and how he convinced the government to offer him monetary help.

"We would love to discover what happened to this individual", said Turner. "We would love to see if this was a result of the government offering to help, or if he petitioned the government. It would all be really fun to learn and really offer us some insight into how the government worked back then."

The buried treasure, including the document and check, will be taken on a worldwide tour. This tour will offer people a chance to see what the archeologists discovered and to learn more about the SSI disability system. The tour already has 60 stops planned before all treasures find a permanent home.

"The treasure, including the documents and check, will go on tour", said Marie. "People love seeing buried treasure up close and personal, and learning more about it. I think this will really attract people to local museums and really fun to look at."

Danny Turner plans on conducting more research on the subject. He plans to write a book on the history of the SSI disability system.

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