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Francis Townsend
American politician (1867–1960)
This article is about the old-age pension advocate. For the U.S. Homeland Security advisor, see Frances Townsend.
Francis Townsend | |
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Townsend c. 1939 | |
| Born | Francis Everett Townsend (1867-01-13)January 13, 1867 Fairbury, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | September 1, 1960(1960-09-01) (aged 93) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Burial place | Woodlawn Memorial Park, Compton, California, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Omaha Medical College |
| Occupation(s) | Physician, public health officer |
| Known for | Townsend Plan |
| Spouse | Wilhelmina "Minnie" Bogue |
Francis Everett Townsend (; January 13, 1867 – September 1, 1960) was an American physician and political activist in California.
In 1933, he devised an old-age pension scheme to help alleviate the Great Depression. Known as the "Townsend Plan", this proposal would pay every person over age 60 $200 per month, with the requirement it all be