October 1964: Presidential hopeful Barry Goldwater addressing a campaign rally at Madison Sqaure Garden in New York.
Yes, Barry, not Barrie. Senator Barry Goldwater may have misspelled his name, but it didn't make him any less influential. Today, at the Newseum, we'll be remembering the man whose ideas sparked a movement — with his son, former California Congressman Barry Goldwater Junior, and John Dean. They've published a book of his private writings, called Pure Goldwater, which collects a number of ideas and feelings about Nixon, conservativism, and his real feelings about the rise of the far right. Questions? Post 'em here. Plus, we're kicking the whole thing off with our regular hit of the Political Junkie — that's Ken Rudin, inside the Newseum, causing trouble I expect.
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