The document discusses major health care policies and events that occurred in the United States between the 1960s and 1970s. Some key developments included the passage of Medicare and Medicaid in 1965 which provided health insurance to the elderly and poor. The Surgeon General's report on smoking was released in 1964, leading to increased regulation of tobacco. The Supreme Court legalized abortion in 1973 with the Roe v. Wade decision. Other policies focused on expanding access to family planning and reproductive health services. However, comprehensive national health insurance reform remained elusive despite numerous proposals throughout this period.