My father was a WWII veteran and died in 1970..was USAA around then?

Yes, USAA (United Services Automobile Association) was around during WWII and as early as 1922. However, membership in USAA was originally limited to commissioned officers of the United States military and did not extend to enlisted personnel until 1996. USAA was founded in 1922 by a group of Army officers who were unable to secure auto insurance from traditional insurers due to their high-risk professions. The company's initial focus was providing auto insurance to its members, but it has since expanded its offerings to include a range of financial services, including banking, investments, and insurance for home, auto, and life. It's worth noting that USAA has always had strict membership requirements. Until 1996, membership was limited to commissioned officers of the United States military and their families. In 1996, USAA expanded its membership eligibility to include all active and retired military personnel, as well as their spouses and children. If your father was a commissioned officer in the United States military during WWII, it's possible that he was a member of USAA and had insurance or other financial products through the company. However, if he was not a commissioned officer, he would not have been eligible for membership at that time.