Barry Goldwater: Freedom Is His Flight Plan

By Stephen Shadegg and Stephen C. Shadegg

Book Overview

Barry Goldwater: Freedom Is His Flight Plan is a biographical book written by Stephen Shadegg about the life and political career of Barry Goldwater. Goldwater was a prominent American politician who served as a United States Senator from Arizona from 1953 to 1965 and was the Republican Party's nominee for President of the United States in the 1964 election. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Goldwater's life, from his early days as a businessman and pilot to his rise in politics and eventual presidential bid. Shadegg delves into Goldwater's political philosophy, which emphasized individual freedom, limited government, and a strong national defense. The book also explores the controversies surrounding Goldwater's campaign, including his opposition to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and his hawkish stance on foreign policy.Throughout the book, Shadegg paints a vivid portrait of Goldwater as a principled and passionate leader who was unafraid to challenge the status quo. He also examines Goldwater's lasting impact on American politics, including his influence on the conservative movement and his role in shaping the modern Republican Party.Overall, Barry Goldwater: Freedom Is His Flight Plan is an engaging and informative read for anyone interested in American politics and the life of one of its most influential figures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163805599
• ISBN13: 9781163805596
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"