Ronald Reagan first gained widespread support for his political views when he gave a speech in support of presidential candidate Barry Goldwater.
The Barry Goldwater presidential campaign of 1964 initiated when United States Senator Barry Goldwater of Arizona elected to seek the Republican Party nomination for President of the United States to challenge incumbent Democratic President Lyndon B. Johnson.
During the 1964 U.S. presidential election campaign, Ronald Reagan delivered "A Time for Choosing", also known as "The Speech" on behalf of Republican candidate Barry Goldwater. As a result, the speech launched Reagan into national prominence.
