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A History of Christian Nationalism

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Embrace Freedom Through Limited Government

Barry Goldwater's vision for America centered on the belief that the nation required a return to fundamental, proven principles of freedom, advocating for a minimal government that does not interfere with individual lives. He positioned himself against the prevailing tides of societal change, including civil rights advancements, arguing that federal intervention in state matters, particularly in desegregation, was inappropriate. Goldwater's stance significantly influenced the Republican Party's trajectory towards the far right during a period marked by growing racial tensions and the rise of evangelical support, reflecting a deep ideological divide in American politics.

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