Medicare and Medicaid Act, Narrated by Senator Andy Kim [IGyHa6OWWsE]
Senator Andy Kim is an American politician and former diplomat known for being the first Korean American elected to the U.S. Senate and the first Asian American elected to federal office from New Jersey. Senator Kim works as a key defender against Medicare and Medicaid cuts and privatization while serving on the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, as well as the Special Committee on Aging. Here, Senator Kim traces the road to Medicare and Medicaid, from Truman's Fair Deal to Lyndon Johnson's 1965 signing that expanded health coverage to millions. 250 to 250 From the time of our country’s founding 250 years ago, the story of America has been one of the constant efforts of Americans—from all races, ethnicities, genders, and abilities—to make real the belief that we are all created equal and have a right to have a say in our democracy. We will be telling their stories over the next several weeks because now, as ever, “We Are America.” Follow Along | #WeAreAmerica250 Facebook: Substack: Instagram: TikTok: YouTube: Bluesky: Threads: Notes Unless otherwise noted, all images used in this video are in the public domain.