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20Jul
2015

This Week in History – Medicare and Medicaid Established

Social Security Act of 1965 was signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson on July 30, 1965, in Independence, MO. It established Medicare, a health insurance program for the elderly, and Medicaid, a health insurance program ...

14Jul
2015

This Week in History – The Blackout of 1977

West Palm Beach criminal defense attorney Kelly V. Landers recalls events of significance that occurred this week in history. On July 13, 1977, a massive power failure blacked out New York City for 25 hours. On July 14, 1881, ...

06Jul
2015

This Week in History: Justice Sandra Day O’Connor Nominated

West Palm Beach criminal defense attorney Kelly V. Landers recalls events of significance that occurred this week in history. On July 7, 1456, a retrial court posthumously declared Joan of Arc innocent of heresy, 25 years ...