Category Archives: American History

Hoover Institution: Video: Uncommon Knowledge Classic: The Sixties with Christopher Hitchens and William F. Buckley

Uncommon Knowledge classic: The Sixties with Hitchens and William F. Buckley – YouTube. The 1960s is a generation that I would’ve liked to experienced as an adult but I come from one generation up so that’s not possible. But it … Continue reading

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Metrazzo Electricity: Video: Debate: William F. Buckley vs John K. Galbraith: Supply Side Economics vs Keynesian Economics

William Buckley vs Keynesian Economist – YouTube. When I see a debate like this I first ask myself are there any other choices. Other than to cut taxes so deeply and get the government almost completely out of the economy … Continue reading

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HBO Films: Video: Mr. Conservative: Barry Goldwater’s Opposition to the Civil Rights Act of 1964

Mr. Conservative: Barry Goldwater's opposition to the Civil Rights Act of 1964 – YouTube. I have a lot of respect for Barry Goldwater he’s probably my favorite Conservative. But as Julian Bond says in this video, Senator Goldwater was just … Continue reading

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FreeStatePlus: President Richard Nixon Speech on Energy Initiatives – 4/18/73: National Energy Policy

  President Richard Nixon Speech on Energy Initiatives – 4/18/73. President Richard Nixon speaking on Energy Policy. Is another example of why the Watergate Scandal. Was such a Damn Shame, because he would’ve had four years to concentrate. On both … Continue reading

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FreeStatePlus: Vice President Richard Nixon Debates President Nikita Khrushchev 7/24/59: Liberal Democracy vs Communism

  Nixon Debates Khrushchev (Part 1 of 2) – 7/24/59. The friendly TV Debate that then United States Vice President Richard Nixon. Had with then Soviet Union President Nikita Krushchev. Was entertaining and important to the extent, that at least … Continue reading

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FreeStatePlus: President Reagan Speech on Lebanon and Grenada – 10/27/83: The War on Terror before it was Officially Declared

  President Reagan Speech on Lebanon and Grenada – 10/27/83. The United States officially declared War on Terror in 2001. Right after the horrible attacks of 9/11 but actually we’ve been fighting this War. At least since 1979, with Americans … Continue reading

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FreeStatePlus: President Reagan Farewell Speech – 1/11/89: The Last Conservative US President

  President Reagan Farewell Speech – 1/11/89. I’m not a fan of President Ronald Reagan as far as someone I would vote for. Unless the Democratic Candidate was some Far Left Progressive. That I believe would Tax and Spend the … Continue reading

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FreeStatePlus: US Rep. Newt Gingrich Speech in 1982 on the Budget: A Reagan Republican Back in the Day

  Newt Gingrich Speech in 1982 on the Budget. Back in the day when Newt Gingrich was a Junior Representative in the House. And I would argue up to a certain extent. Even when then Minority Whip Gingrich became Speaker … Continue reading

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FreeStatePlus: President Reagan Speech on Tax Reform – 5/25/85: Eliminate Loopholes to Lower Rates

  President Reagan Speech on Tax Reform – 5/25/85. Twenty seven years ago President Ronald Reagan was arguing for Tax Reform. And to a certain extent in 1986, reached a Bi Partisan Agreement with Congress. That accomplished a lot of … Continue reading

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FreeStatePlus: President Richard Nixon’s Inauguration Speech – 1/20/69: Divided Government Returning to Washington

  President Richard Nixon’s Inauguration Speech – 1/20/69. When Richard Nixon became President of the United States in 1969. Divided Government returned to the Federal Government. After the Democratic Party held the White House and Congress for the last eight … Continue reading

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