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Bob Dole signing a pledge on a billboard that reads 'The Seniors Coalition Pledge to Save Medicare'

Medicare & Medicaid: Voting on the Original Medicare and Medicaid Act in 1965

Summary

These resources were compiled by Dr. David Slusky for his Fall 2016 First Year Experience Seminar, ECON 177: The Affordable Care Act.

The Social Security Amendments of 1965 was a piece of President Lyndon B. Johnson's Great Society program enacted on July 30, 1965. The legislation called for federally-provided health insurance for the elderly and poor families, and resulted in the creation of Medicare and Medicaid.

While these resources are focused on a time when Bob Dole was early in his career, serving in the House of Representatives, throughout his time in Congress, he advocated for preserving Medicare, and introduced legislation to reform Medicaid.

Archival Materials

Correspondence Relating to the Inclusion of Podiatrists in the Medicare Program

 Letter from Bob Dole to Honorable John W. Byrnes in support of inclusion of podiatrists in Medicare

File Name: house_014_009_001

Material Type: Text

Date: c. 1966

Citation: Robert J. Dole House of Representatives Papers, 1960-1969, Box 14, Folder 9, Robert and Elizabeth Dole Archive and Special Collections, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics, University of Kansas


Date Range

  • 1964-1966

Online Materials

  • Constituent correspondence, correspondence from medical professionals and organizations, bill draft, and publicity materials

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Correspondence Relating to Medicare Reimbursement for Extended Care Facilities

Bob Dole reply to anti-Medicare letter from Hutchinson, Kansas constituent

File Name: house_014_009_002

Material Type: Text

Date: c. 1966

Citation: Robert J. Dole House of Representatives Papers, 1960-1969, Box 14, Folder 9, Robert and Elizabeth Dole Archive and Special Collections, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics, University of Kansas


Anti-Medicare Letter from Norton, Kansas, Man with Bob Dole's Reply

Handwritten anti-Medicare letter from Norton, Kansas, Man to Bob Dole

File Name: house_081_003_001

Material Type: Text

Date: 1964-09

Citation: Robert J. Dole House of Representatives Papers, 1960-1969, Box 81, Folder 3, Robert and Elizabeth Dole Archive and Special Collections, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics, University of Kansas


Anti-Medicare Telegram from Salina, Kansas, Doctor with Bob Dole's Reply

Western Union telegram from Salina, Kansas Doctor to Bob Dole urging him to vote against financing healthcare through social security

File Name: house_081_003_002

Material Type: Text

Date: 1964-09

Citation: Robert J. Dole House of Representatives Papers, 1960-1969, Box 81, Folder 3, Robert and Elizabeth Dole Archive and Special Collections, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics, University of Kansas


Anti-Medicare Letter from Hutchinson, Kansas, Man with Bob Dole's Reply

Bob Dole reply to Hutchinson, Kansas man's letter opposing Medicare

File Name: house_081_003_003

Material Type: Text

Date: 1964-09

Citation: Robert J. Dole House of Representatives Papers, 1960-1969, Box 81, Folder 3, Robert and Elizabeth Dole Archive and Special Collections, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics, University of Kansas


Anti-Medicare Letter from Leoti, Kansas, Man with Bob Dole's Reply

Bob Dole reply to Leoti, Kansas man's letter opposing Medicare

File Name: house_081_003_004

Material Type: Text

Date: 1964-09

Citation: Robert J. Dole House of Representatives Papers, 1960-1969, Box 81, Folder 3, Robert and Elizabeth Dole Archive and Special Collections, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics, University of Kansas


Letter from Hutchinson, Kansas, Doctor Opposing the Inclusion of American Physicians within the Social Security Program, with Bob Dole's Reply

Bob Dole reply to Hutchinson, Kansas doctor's anti-Medicare letter

File Name: house_081_003_005

Material Type: Text

Date: 1964-09

Citation: Robert J. Dole House of Representatives Papers, 1960-1969, Box 81, Folder 3, Robert and Elizabeth Dole Archive and Special Collections, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics, University of Kansas


Anti-Medicare Letter from Hutchinson, Kansas, Woman with Bob Dole's Reply

Bob Dole reply to Hutchinson, Kansas woman's letter opposing Medicare

File Name: house_081_003_006

Material Type: Text

Date: 1964-09

Citation: Robert J. Dole House of Representatives Papers, 1960-1969, Box 81, Folder 3, Robert and Elizabeth Dole Archive and Special Collections, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics, University of Kansas


Senate Report No. 247: Older Americans Act of 1965

first page of Senate report no. 247 Older Americans Act of 1965

File Name: house_164_001_001

Material Type: Text

Date: 1965-05-24

Citation: Robert J. Dole House of Representatives Papers, 1960-1969, Box 164, Folder 1, Robert and Elizabeth Dole Archive and Special Collections, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics, University of Kansas


Letter and Supporting Documentation to Bob Dole from the Commissioner of Social Security Detailing the Enrollment Deadlines for Medicare

letter from the Commissioner of Social Security to Bob Dole Detailing the Enrollment Deadlines for Medicare

File Name: house_164_001_002

Material Type: Text

Date: 1966-05-19

Citation: Robert J. Dole House of Representatives Papers, 1960-1969, Box 164, Folder 1, Robert and Elizabeth Dole Archive and Special Collections, Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics, University of Kansas