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Despite the fact that he got steamrollered by Lyndon Johnson, Barry Goldwater actually carried the five states in the Deep South (Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia and South Carolina) - by large margins too.
Despite voting in favor of the 1957 and 1960 Civil Rights Acts (which were pretty weak), Goldwater voted against the 1964 Civil Rights Act that Johnson had sponsored (the one which was effective) saying "You can't legislate morality". The all-white electorates decided to break with tradition and vote for him as a result. Elsewhere in the country, Johnson used it as evidence to suggest Goldwater was a racist.
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∙ 9y agoThe presidential election of 1948 is considered to be the greatest election upset in the history of the United States. Opposite as to what had been commonly predicted, Democrat Harry Truman defeated Republican Thomas Dewey.
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What are the release dates for Election Year in Averagetown - 1964?
Election Year in Averagetown - 1964 was released on: USA: 18 June 1964
What was true about president Johnson inauguration after the 1964 election?
Johnson had a large majority of Democrats in Congress after the 1964 election.
What was true about Presidents Johnson upon inauguration after the 1964 election?
Johnson had a large majority of Democrats in Congress after the 1964 election.
What actors and actresses appeared in A Last Word on the Election - 1964?
The cast of A Last Word on the Election - 1964 includes: Frankie Howerd
What is the importance of election?
i think election is the only way to determine what is good for you
Who lost the 1964 election?
Barry Goldwater
What actors and actresses appeared in Election Year in Averagetown - 1964?
The cast of Election Year in Averagetown - 1964 includes: David Brinkley as Himself - - Narrator
What took place in 1945 and 1964?
General Election
What took place in 1945 or 1964?
general election
Which of these was not a primary factor for opposition to vietnam war?
1964 election
What is the importance of election law?
To make sure there are rules for voting.
First election in 56 years where Nixon Dole Bush not on the republican ticket?
see 1964 presidential election.
