http://www.va.gov/about_va/vahistory.asp ~ “The United States has the most comprehensive system of assistance for veterans of any nation in the world. This benefits system traces its roots back to 1636, when the Pilgrims of Plymouth Colony were at war with the Pequot Indians. The Pilgrims passed a law which stated that disabled soldiers would be supported by the colony. “ ~ Just adusting your timeline ~ because gub’mnt involvement in the medical affairs of citizens is pretty ancient.
Have at it!
Nice try, but the Mayflower company wasn’t a branch of the Federal gubmint :P