Barry Goldwater was a Republican senator from Arizona who ran for president in 1964. He is considered one of the key figures in the conservative movement and his campaign helped shape modern conservatism.
Related terms
Republican Party: The political party that Barry Goldwater belonged to during his presidential bid.
Conservatism: A political ideology that emphasizes limited government intervention, individual liberty, and free markets.
Civil Rights Act of 1964: A landmark legislation signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson that prohibited discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.