Evolution of Conservatism

American Liberty League

Aug 15, 1934

The American Liberty League is founded to defend conservative values of private propery and indivividual enterprise.

Roosevelt and the Supreme Court

Jan 1, 1937

Roosevelt's attempt to "pack" the Supreme Court causes conservative backlash in Congress.

Dwight Eisenhower

Jan 20, 1952

Dwight Eisenhower is elected President as a moderate Republican.

Goldwater's Loss

Nov 3, 1964

Barry Goldwater runs on a conservative platform and loses to Johnson in a landslide.

Roe vs. Wade

Jan 22, 1973

The Supreme Court angers social conservatives with its decision to legalize abortion in Roe vs. Wade.

Republicans

Nov 4, 1980

Conservative Republicans sweep the historic 1980 election.