Essays on Barry Goldwater

Many might say that the 1960's were a decade of extremism, whether it was the Vietnam war or the Civil Rights movement, there was always something going on, which resulted in vastly different opinions from the American public. In 1964, smack dab in the middle...

Who Stood Athwart History First? The 1964 election, which concluded in a victory for Lyndon B. Johnson, had far more deeper effects on the Republican Party than what is seen on the surface. This was the first Presidential election in which states considered Democratic strongholds,...

Introduction Mention the Cold War to young adults, people much like me, and you will typically get reactions of feigned interest at best and indifference at worst. Compare this reaction to what you find when asking someone who actually lived through the crisis and the...

Becoming an Informed Voter It’s vastly important to understand politics in America, especially in the state you live in. Young adults should know which congressional district they live in, who the senators are, and if the state is considered republican or democratic. People who are...

In the years between 1968 and 1980, a way of thinking called new conservatism began to rise to prominence due to a combination of reasons. These reasons are, but are not limited to, political unrest, horrible economic conditions, and a rising liberal society among young...