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Independence Ceremony
This photo shows SSA Commissioner Shirley S. Chater unfurling the new independent Agency flag following the independence ceremony. Also show in discussion are former Commissioner Robert M. Ball (center) and former Commissioner Stanford G. Ross (back to camera). Also looking on is Mrs. Robert Ball. March 31, 1995.