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Opposition To The New Deal
Some were opposed to FDR's New Deal Policies and formed the American Liberty League -
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The Conservative Movement
The Progression of the American Conservative Movement -
Conservatism Strengthens
FDR tries to lessen conservatism and is unsuccessful. Many turn against his very liberal New Deal ideas. -
Robert Taft
Taft is in charge of the opposition to liberal policies. He opposed the New Deal, WWII, NATO, and Korea. He believed in limited government. -
"Human Events" Begins Publishing
This magazine was fairly conservative and founded by Frank Hanighen and Feliz Morley. Reagan credits this publication andclaimed, "It helped me stop being a liberal Democrat." -
"The Road to Serfdom" is Published
In this book Friedrich Hayek warns that too much government intervention will lead to control of personal freedoms. -
Taft-Hartley Act
A conservative designed bill to limit the power of unions. It is vetoed by Trumam, but both houses override him. -
Thomas Dewey Wins Primary
Thomas Dewey wins the Republican Primary as a very liberal Republican. Many in the party are upset. -
Truman Wins Reelection
President Truman (D) in an upset victory beats liberal Republican Thomas Dewey. -
Joseph McCarthy
In a famous speech McCarthy says, "While I cannot take the time to name all the men in the State Department who have been named as members of the Communist Party and members of a spy ring, I have here in my hand a list of 205." -
Eisenhower vs. Taft
Liberal Republican Eisenhower beats Sen. Taft, a strong conservative fiqure. This splits and divides the movement. -
The "National Review" is Founded
William F. Buckley, Jr. founds the "National Review," a journal for conservative ideas and thinking. He hires all types of conservatives. -
"Atlas Shrugged" Published
Ayn Rand publishes her book which appealed to Libertarians, those opposed to control by the federal government. -
Big Democratic Wins
During a hard recession, the Democrats win many country and state wide races. In these elections, Republicans elected Nelson Rockefeller as New York's Governor and Barry Goldwater as the Senator from Arizona. -
Buckley Complains
Buckley says the conservative movement is bound together only by a negative responce to liberalism and there is no common platform. -
The Conscience of a Conservative
Goldwater publishes his book that helps reexcite the conservative party. -
Young Americans For Freedom Elects Goldwater
Buckley forms a group of young people to help Goldwater win the 1964 nomination. -
Goldwater Defeated
Goldwater loses in a landslide election. He is pegged as an extremist with racist views. -
Buckley Runs For Mayor!
William F. Buckley, Jr. runs for mayor of NYC as a conservative and loses. Buckley does gain visibility. -
"Firing Line" with William F. Buckley, Jr.
Buckley has a show for 33 years. It becomes the longest running show with the same host. -
James L. Buckley
James L. Buckley is elected Senator in New York winning 39% of the vote and running as a conservative. -
The Heritage Foundation Begins
A conservative thinktank begins. -
Reagan is Elected President!
Ronald Reagan is elected as President of the United States and Republicans also win the Senate. This is the first real conservative to be in the White House. -
Reagan Wins Reelection
Saying, "Morning in America!" Reagan wins reelection. -
Rush Limbaugh Show
Limbaugh debuts on the radio with conservative opinions and becomes the top rated show in the United States. -
George H. W. Bush Is Elected President
George H. W. Bush Is Elected President as a Republican. -
Clarence Thomas Is Confirmed
Clarence Thomas becomes the first black conservative to be appointed to the Supreme Court. -
"Republican Revolution"
The Republican Party gains control of the house for the first time in 40 years. -
Fox News is Launched
Rupert Murdoch launches Fox News, a conservative network. -
Drudge Report Launched
Conservative Matt Drudge launches "Drudge Report" a conservative blog. -
George W. Bush Elected President
Bush, a Republican, is elected President after contraversial election against Al Gore. -
Bush is Reelected
George W. Bush is reelected. -
The Tea Party is Founded
The T.E.A (Taxed Enough Already) Party is founded as a response to President Obama and his unpopular healthcare plan.
