Communism-Goldwater, Barry (Barry Morris)-[Republican], 1964

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Identifier: P-1425-66913

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Scope and Contents

In this 1964 political advertisement, Barry Morris Goldwater, the Republican presidential candidate, states his intention to abolish the military draft, describing it as “outmoded, wasteful, and unfair.” Goldwater advocates for a professional military corps, arguing that it would provide better pay, career opportunities, and security instead of compelling young people to serve.

Dates

Broadcast: 1964

Creator

Erwin, Wasey, Ruthrauff and Ryan Inc. (Person)

Access Restrictions

While the University owns the materials in its collection, it does not own copyright to any of the materials. It is the responsibility of the user to acquire any necessary copyright authorizations for use of the materials such as may be required.

Conditions Governing Use

Biographical / Historical

The Political Communication Collection, located in the Carl Albert Center Congressional Research and Studies Center Archives, contains political television and radio commercials from the beginning of the 20th century through the present day.

Full Extent

1 Items

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Physical Location

Burtonhall cold storage 67

Transcription

I'm Mrs. Hustler, and I have a question for Barry Goldwater. I'm concerned about communism and its spread throughout the world. You know, as the years go by, they gain more ground all the time. And as time goes on, the matter is going to get much worse. I would like Mr. Goldwater to tell me his thoughts and ideas on how we can stop the spread of communism throughout the world. Well, the first thing we can and should do is to rebuild and revitalize our whole system of alliances. Top priority must go to repairing the damage done by this administration to the great North Atlantic Treaty Organization, which to me is the greatest peacekeeping force ever devised by free men. Our allies will know that, once again, America wants to work with them as equal partners in the cause of freedom and peace. In your heart, you know he's right. Vote for Barry Goldwater.