The United States presidential election of 1964 was the 45th quadrennial presidential election. It was held on Tuesday, November 3, 1964. Democratic candidate and incumbent President Lyndon B. Johnson had come to office less than a year earlier following the assassination of his predecessor John F. Kennedy. Johnson, who had successfully associated himself with Kennedy's popularity, won 61.1% of the popular vote, the highest won by a candidate since James Monroe's re-election in 1820. It was the most lopsided US presidential election in terms of popular votes; and the sixth-most lopsided presidential election in the history of the United States[2] in terms of electoral votes. No candidate for president since has equaled or surpassed Johnson's percentage of the popular vote, and only Richard Nixon in 1972 has won by a greater popular vote margin.The Republican candidate, Senator Barry Goldwater of Arizona, suffered from a lack of support from his own party and his deeply unpopular conservative political positions. Johnson's campaign advocated a series of anti-poverty programs collectively known as the Great Society, and successfully portrayed Goldwater as being a dangerous extremist. Johnson easily won the Presidency, carrying 44 of the 50 states and the District of Columbia.Goldwater's unsuccessful bid influenced the modern conservative movement and the long-time realignment within the Republican Party, which culminated in the 1980 presidential victory of Ronald Reagan. His campaign received considerable support from former Democratic strongholds in the Deep South and was the first Republican campaign to win Georgia in a presidential election. Conversely, Johnson won Alaska for the Democrats for the first (and only) time, as well as Maine (for the first time since 1912) and Vermont (for the first time since the Democratic Party was founded). Since 1992, Vermont and Maine have rested solidly in the Democratic column for presidential elections, and Georgia has remained in the Republican presidential fold since 1996.No post-1964 Democratic presidential candidate has been able to match or better Johnson's performance in the electoral college (the only Republicans to do so since have been Nixon in 1972 and Ronald Reagan in 1980 and 1984), or Johnson's performance in the Mountain and Midwestern regions of the United States. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

FDR - Question and Answer show with PietruszaQuestions from:Brett Von SchlosserKristaps AndrejsonsDavid P Hazen.Craig BeckBrandt MaloneAdam VonnahmeStephen Guerra Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Pietrusza, author of "1932: The Rise of Hitler and FDR, Two Tales of Politics, Betrayal, and Unlikely Destinies," delves into the tumultuous rise of Franklin D. Roosevelt. He discusses FDR's early struggles, the impact of polio on his public image, and how he cleverly masked his paralysis. The podcast captures FDR's strategic responses during the Great Depression and highlights his bold New Deal policies that reshaped America. Additionally, Pietrusza touches on the global tensions leading to WWII and Roosevelt's transformative leadership during that crisis.

Colin Luther Powell born April 5, 1937 is an American statesman and a retired four-star general in the United States Army. He was the 65th United States Secretary of State, serving under U.S. President George W. Bush from 2001 to 2005, the first African American to serve in that position. During his military career, Powell also served as National Security Advisor (1987–1989), as Commander of the U.S. Army Forces Command (1989) and as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (1989–1993), holding the latter position during the Persian Gulf War. He almost ran for the Republican ticket for president in 1996.Born in Harlem as the son of Jamaican immigrants, Powell was the first, and so far the only, Jamaican American to serve on the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the first of two consecutive black office-holders to serve as U.S. Secretary of State.Also this show features Roifield Brown talking to Michael Goldwasser explaining how the shows are made. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Delve into the life of George Washington, the first President, and his pivotal role in the American Revolutionary War. Discover the challenges he faced, from early military struggles to strategic victories that ignited hope. Explore the ideological roots of American independence and the significance of the Siege of Yorktown. Uncover Washington's unique leadership style, including his commitment to democracy and the precedent he set by stepping down. Finally, reflect on the complex legacy that makes Washington a revered figure in American history.

Mike Duncan answers listener questions about George Washington. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan Carlin, narrator of Nixon's story, discusses the aftermath of World War II, Nixon's presidential campaign, significant events of the 1960s, the political atmosphere during Nixon's presidency, his health strategy and peace agreement in Vietnam, the 1972 election, the Watergate scandal, and Nixon's resignation and Ford's pardon.