Asked by Shanique Soman on Jun 05, 2024

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This 1964 Republican presidential candidate voted against the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and opposed the Social Security system.

A) Thomas Dewey
B) Barry Goldwater
C) Ronald Reagan
D) Henry Wallace

Civil Rights Act of 1964

A landmark piece of legislation in the United States that outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

Barry Goldwater

An American politician and a five-term U.S. Senator from Arizona known for his conservative political stance and his 1964 candidacy for President.

  • Assess the impact that conservative political maneuvers and speech have on molding the dynamics of political activity in the United States.
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Twinkle AgrawalJun 11, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Barry Goldwater, the 1964 Republican presidential candidate, voted against the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and opposed the Social Security system. Thomas Dewey, Ronald Reagan, and Henry Wallace did not run for president in 1964.