2015
This Week in History – Medicare and Medicaid Established
Kelly Landers / 0 Comments /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 for the poor.
West Palm Beach criminal defense attorney Kelly V. Landers recalls events of significance that occurred this week in history.
This Week in History!
On July 27, 1996, A bomb exploded in Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta, George, during the 1996 Summer Olympics, killing two and injuring many more. Security Guard Richard Jewell was falsely accused and ultimately exonerated in an example of trial by media.
On July 30, 1965, U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Social Security Act of 1965, establishing Medicare and Medicaid.
On July 21, 1925, Tennessee High School teacher John Scopes was convicted for teaching evolution and fined $100.00.
On July 30, 1975, Former Teamsters leader Jimmy Hoffa disappeared near Detroit. His body has never been found.
Quote: A critic is the man who knows the way, but can’t drive the car!
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