Fall 2002

Transcript of Goldwater's Acceptance Speech

Alternative Link to Goldwater Speech

The Conservative 1960's by Mathew Dallek

In  his 1964 acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention, Barry Goldwater, the republican nominee, spoke the following famous words:

I would remind you that extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice. And let me remind you also that moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue.

Read the following:

1. Full text of Goldwater's acceptance speech.

2. The essay "The Conservative 1960's by Mathew Dallek,

3. Part 4 and the relevant sections of Part 8 in Paul Johnson.

4. Part II of Robert Fogel's Without Consent or Contract.

5.  Any other relevant assigned reading or lecture notes.

Compare and contrast the abolitionists and their campaign to end slavery and Barry Goldwater's presidential bid. 

Your paper should be 3-10 pages and will be scored based on the quality of your reasoning, the lyricism of your prose, and the number of elements from the readings you are able to integrate into your essay.

The assignment is due  11/26/2002 at midnight and should be emailed as an attached Word document to kenneth.ng@csun.edu.