I remember that election. The MSM sure did a good job scuttling an honorable man’s campaign.
I love to listen to Goldwater saying, I would remind you that extremism in defense of liberty is no vice, and let me remind you also, that moderation in the pursuit of Justice is no virtue.
Here’s a link to a collection of brief clips of people from the 60s, set to music MLK, Regan, Goldwater and others.
FREEDOM 101 : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDRA3XFfDr4
It always cheers me up to listen to this for some reason.
I remember that election too.
I was in 6th grade.
Kids were writing on the blackboards “LBJ for the USA”.
I would grab the eraser and erase the “f”.