Who were the two candidates in the 1964 United States presidential election?
Q: Who were the two candidates in the 1964 United States presidential election?
A: The two candidates in the 1964 United States presidential election were Democrat Lyndon Johnson and his running mate Hubert Humphrey of Minnesota, against Republican Barry Goldwater and his running mate, Congressman William Miller of New York.
Q: What policies did Lyndon Johnson campaign for during the election?
A: During the 1964 United States presidential election, Lyndon Johnson campaigned to continue many of Kennedy's policies and ideas such as civil rights. He also supported a series of programs called the "Great Society" to improve the quality of living for poor people which included programs like Medicare, Medicaid, and environmental programs.
Q: What beliefs did Barry Goldwater have?
A: Barry Goldwater had beliefs that government should be smaller and he was against government programs. He was portrayed as an extremist who condoned actions of the KKK and would cause nuclear war during his campaign. His beliefs were radical at the time but they would later influence many libertarian and conservative politicians.
Q: Who gave a famous speech in support of Goldwater during his campaign?
A: Actor Ronald Reagan gave a famous speech called "A Time For Choosing" in support of Barry Goldwater during his campaign.
Q: How did Lyndon Johnson win the election?
A: Lyndon Johnson won by a landslide in the 1964 United States presidential election, making it one of last elections where Democrats carried any 8 particular states.
Q: What was President John F Kennedy's role in this election?
A: President John F Kennedy was assassinated before this election took place so he had no role in it directly; however, Lyndon Johnson (his vice president) became president after Kennedy's assassination and campaigned to continue many of Kennedy's policies and ideas such as civil rights which helped him win this election by a landslide.
