Major Power Shift In American Politics Between 1960 And 1980

Several influential social, political, and economic events occurred during the time period of 1960 to 2014, including the Cold War, the Civil Rights initiative that began with Kennedy, mass immigration, as well as several major turning points in American politics, such as the presidential elections of 1964 and 1980. These events collectively led to power shifts between the two major parties in the United States’ government, especially the shift from Carter to Reagan in the presidential election of 1980. The first major power shift in the time period of 1960 to 2014 was the shift from Jimmy Carter to Ronald Reagan, in the election of 1980. The 1980 election was a critical point in U.S. politics because it signaled the rise of conservatism, which began in the early 1960s and rose to prominence during the late 1970s and 1980s. This movement towards the right would set the stage for modern conservatism and solidify the conservative agenda, and would introduce many new concepts such as supply-side economics, also known as

Another large part of Reagan’s success was the young conservatives that had been recruited by Barry Goldwater in 1964, as well as Bill Buckley and the creation of National Review magazine. Although Goldwater was demolished by Lyndon B. Johnson in the presidential election of 1964, he signaled the beginning of the shift towards the right, and shaped the Republicans’ main views toward issues like welfare and defense. Goldwater’s loss is one of the most monumental in American history, but he was also the impetus that pushed the conservative movement forward. Bill Buckley was also vital to Reagan’s election because he created National Review magazine, which stimulated the conservative movement, and he also built the foundation for modern conservatism through the Sharon Statement. This document set a precedent for modern