Knowra Barry Goldwater Barry Goldwater Barry Goldwater was an Arizona Republican senator and the party’s 1964 presidential nominee. His uncompromising conservatism helped shape the modern American conservative movement.
William F. Buckley Jr. : William F. Buckley Jr. was an American conservative writer, editor, and television host who founded National Review. Buckley’s magazine helped build the conservative coalition that backed Goldwater.
1964 United States presidential election : The U.S. presidential election in which Lyndon B. Johnson defeated Barry Goldwater by a landslide. Goldwater’s national campaign made this election a defining test of his politics.
Conservatism in the United States : A political tradition emphasizing limited government, private property, social order, and inherited institutions. Goldwater became a leading electoral voice for its postwar revival.
Rockefeller Republican : A moderate or liberal Republican associated with the Northeastern wing of the party, named for Nelson Rockefeller. This faction opposed Goldwater’s conservative takeover of the party.
Conservative movement : A political coalition seeking to advance conservative ideas through activism, institutions, and electoral politics. Goldwater’s campaign gave this movement a national constituency despite losing the election.
Ronald Reagan : Ronald Reagan was an American actor and politician who served as president from 1981 to 1989. Reagan’s 1964 speech for Goldwater launched a major national political role.
Civil Rights Act of 1964 : A United States law prohibiting discrimination in public accommodations, employment, and federally funded programs. Goldwater opposed the act’s Title II and Title VII on constitutional grounds.
The Conscience of a Conservative : A 1960 political book attributed to Barry Goldwater and written by L. Brent Bozell Jr. The book set out the principles that framed Goldwater’s national political identity.
Moderate Republican : A Republican whose positions combine conservative, centrist, or liberal approaches rather than a consistently conservative platform. Goldwater’s nomination displaced many Republicans who favored a more centrist approach.
Southern strategy : A Republican electoral approach seeking support from white Southern voters amid changes in party coalitions over civil rights. Goldwater’s opposition to the Civil Rights Act helped shift white Southern support toward Republicans.
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