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The Father of U.S. Conservatism

Barry Goldwater was known as the father of modern U.S. conservatism. He was a Senator from Arizona and campaigned for the Presidency of the United States in 1964. He was born in 1909 and died in 1998. Here are some of the best resources to find information about the life and politics of Barry Goldwater.

Barry Goldwater: Champion of Liberty, But for Whom?
Steven Ertelt discusses Goldwater and the abortion issue.

Goldwater Family History
An article on the history how the Goldwaters came to Arizona. By WashingtonPost.com.

Barry Goldwater's Acceptance Speech
Text of Barry Goldwater's 1964 speech at the 28th Republican National Convention, accepting the nomination for president. Provided by the Arizona Historical Foundation to WashingtonPost.com.

BARRY GOLDWATER: Icon of Political Integrity
An article written by William Rentschler for USA Today.

Books By and About Barry Goldwater

The Conscience of a Conservative (Compare Prices)
By Barry Goldwater

Glorious Disaster (Compare Prices)
Barry Goldwater's Presidential Campaign And the Origins of the Conservative Movement

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