Barry Goldwater, Conscience of a Quotes

A collection of quotes by Barry Goldwater, Conscience of a.

Barry Goldwater, also known as "Conscience of a Conservative," was an American politician and businessman. Born on January 2, 1909, in Phoenix, Arizona, he grew up in a family deeply involved in Arizona's political and business circles. After a successful career in the family department store business, Goldwater entered politics.

A member of the Republican Party, Goldwater was elected as a Phoenix city councilman in 1949. In 1952, he won a seat in the US Senate, where he served five terms from 1953 to 1965 and 1969 to 1987. Throughout his political career, Goldwater was known for his conservative views, championing limited government intervention, individual freedom, and free-market capitalism.

In 1964, Goldwater became the Republican Party's nominee for president, running against incumbent President Lyndon B. Johnson. Although he faced a loss in the general election, his campaign is often credited with revitalizing the conservative movement within the Republican Party. His book, "The Conscience of a Conservative," published the same year, became influential in conservative circles and solidified his status as a leading figure in American conservatism.

Goldwater retired from politics in 1987 and passed away on May 29, 1998. Remembered for his unwavering commitment to conservative principles, Barry Goldwater's influence on American politics and the Republican Party continues to be felt to this day.