Discussion Post: History Prompt
Compare Barry Goldwater's 1964 speech to the RNC with President Johnson's 1965 speech at Howard University and answer the following questions:
• Who was Goldwater, and why did his 1964 nomination represent a significant moment for the Republican Party? Explain.
• What seems to be Goldwater's overriding concern? How does it speak to his political orientation?
• What accomplishments marked Lyndon Johnson as a significant President? Explain
• What seems to be Johnson's main concern?
• Are the positions of these two men complementary or conflicting? Justify your position.
• Is there a natural tension between liberty and equality? If so, how did the Johnson-Goldwater contest of 1964 speak to them?
• Do you hear echoes of this contest in our current political discourse? Explain.
The response should include a reference list. Using double-space, Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.