Fifty years ago today, Barry Goldwater gave his famous acceptance speech in which he declared:

“I would remind you that extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice! And let me remind you also that moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue!”

Enjoy the entire speech:

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For freedom…



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