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The New Right
Mar 7, 2024
Explore the rise of the New Right movement in the 1976 Republican primary, fueled by anger over integration, women's rights, gun laws, and textbooks. Learn about Reagan's improbable comeback with the help of conservative organizations. Dive into the strategic campaign tactics, including Reagan's stance on the Panama Canal, successful wins in North Carolina and Texas, and the intense rivalry with Ford leading to the national convention.
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- The New Right leveraged anger over integration, women's rights, gun laws, and textbooks to support Reagan's comeback.
- Reagan's strategic shift to target the Panama Canal issue and court Wallace Democrats reshaped the Republican race.
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The Kanaw County Textbook Conflict in 1974
In Kanaw County, West Virginia in 1974, a heated conflict erupted over new textbooks in public schools. The books included profanity, references to sex, and quotes by Malcolm X. The community was divided, leading to protests, violence, and even Ku Klux Klan involvement. Outsiders from conservative groups like the Heritage Foundation joined the protests, highlighting a clash over school curriculums and parent power.
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