Medicare Act becomes law. This bill provides for governmental assistance in paying for medical needs of the elderly. It represents one component of President Lyndon Johnson's Great Society, a broad effort to employ government funding and programs to enhance the general quality of life. Other parts of the program include increased federal aid to education and anti-poverty measures.

6 Aug.

The Voting Rights Act is passed by Congress. It seeks to end racial discrimination in the voting process in the South.

4 Oct.

Abe Fortas's nomination to the Supreme Court is confirmed.