Defining Moment
1968-Present
1968-Present
Modern America Era
Defining Moment
What Americans Were Trying To Do
Sustain retirement and health benefits across generations.
What Happened
Social Security and Medicare became central household supports, funded through payroll taxes, trust funds, general revenues, premiums, and borrowing pressure when costs exceed dedicated revenues.
How Public Finance Made It Possible
Public finance supports income and health security at massive recurring scale.
What This EnabledRetireespeople with disabilitiesolder households rely on benefits thatretirement planning
How Americans BenefitedRetireespeople with disabilitiesolder households rely on benefits thatretirement planning
Anchor Events
Top 100 Building Events
