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American Liberty Legue
The American Liberty League is founded to defend conservative values of private property and individual enterprise. -
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Timeline
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Backlash in Congress
Roosevelt’s attempt to “pack” the Supreme Court causes conservative backlash in Congress. -
Eisenhower as a Republican
Dwight D. Eisenhower is elected as a moderate Republican. -
Goldwater loses to Johnson
Barry Goldwater runs on a conservative platform and loses to LBJ in a landslide. -
Roe v. Wade
The Supreme Court angers social conservatives with its decision to legalize abortion in Roe v. Wade. -
1980 Election
Conservative Republicans sweep the historic 1980 election.
