Goldwater
Americannoun
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While the next stage is to pursue claims against the 36 universities, other universities could face action in the future, Goldwater said.
From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026
Born in California when that state was still the new frontier, Edward H. Crane spent his early career in the 1964 Goldwater campaign and then helped the Libertarian Party run candidates for President.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026
To borrow a phrase from Ronald Reagan as he stumped for Barry Goldwater in the 1964 presidential race, now is “a time for choosing.”
From Salon • Jan. 27, 2026
When Arizona Sen. Barry Goldwater, a compassionate conservative who championed civil rights and environmental protections, announced his intention to run against John F. Kennedy in the 1964 election, Didion embraced his candidacy.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2025
I felt Goldwater wouldn’t have risked his unpopular stand without conviction.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
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