Share

Barry Goldwater biography

1 photo

Quick Facts

  • PLACE OF DEATH: Paradise Valley, Arizona
more about Barry

Best Known For

Conservative Barry Goldwater was Arizona's Senator for 30 years and the Republican nominee for president in 1964.


Profile

Born on January 1, 1909, Barry Goldwater left the family department store business to serve in the Air Force during World War II. He represented Arizona in the Senate for 30 years. As the Republican nominee for president in 1964, he was the target of the infamous "Daisy" campaign ad. A "Goldwater Republican" advocates small government, without focusing on social issues like abortion.

© 2012 A+E Networks. All rights reserved.

ADVERTISEMENT
9314846 9314846
profile id: 9314846
profile name: Barry Goldwater
profile occupation:
related profile id: 9314846
related profile name: Barry Goldwater
related profile occupation:
related profile img: /imported/images/Biography/Images/Profiles/G/Barry-Goldwater-WC-9314846-1-402.jpg
related profile URL: /people/barry-goldwater-9314846
profile
pop
Your Connections

Sign in with Facebook to see how you and your friends are connected to famous icons.

specific profile connection
Your Friends' Connections
specific friend connection

Celebrity Connections

Show More Connections
Fact Check: We strive for accuracy and fairness. If you see something that doesn't look right, contact us!