In 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed into law the first major public health care program funded by the United States of America for its citizens. President Johnson signed the Social Security Act of 1965 nearly 45 years ago as an amendment to the Social Security program in order to provide health insurance for citizens over 65 years old. Nearly a half century later, the program is still running strong and providing valuable health care to senior citizens along with people under the age of 65 who have certain disabilities and special needs.
via mymedicare.com
Info and quotes from various providers like AARP and Humana.