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Right-Wing Discontent in the 1950s
- The 1950s, often viewed as a conservative era, saw right-wing dissatisfaction with Eisenhower's policies.
- Conservatives viewed Eisenhower as too accepting of the New Deal and civil rights advancements.
1950s Radicalism
- Despite the 1950s being a seemingly prosperous time for white Americans, many found it too radical.
- The era's progressive policies, including Social Security and labor union strength, fueled this discontent.
James Buchanan's Transformation
- James Buchanan, an obscure academic, played a key role in the radical right's stealth plan.
- Initially a socialist, Buchanan converted to pro-market economics during his time at the University of Chicago.