The History of Four Pens

	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). Gov. Dixon presented to the Fraternal Order of Eagles the pen with which he signed the measure.
	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). President FDR presented to the Fraternal Order of Eagles the pen with which he signed the Social Security Bill.
	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. President LBJ presented the pen with which he signed anti-age bias bill to the Fraternal Order of Eagles.
	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 message to the Eagles on the signing of the Medicare amendment to the Social Security Act. President LBJ presented to the Fraternal Order of Eagles the pen with which he signed the measure providing health and medical benefits to senior citizens.