The Bully Pulpit
The Japanese came on board with a trade agreement on February 2nd, 1965. After the devastation that happened to their country it was understandable. However, it did happen 26 years before. I, of course, was not that blunt. The meeting went on until February 6th. The end result was a new trade agreement.
-Times of Peace: My Years as Secretary of State by Former Secretary of State Mathias Clinton, Random House, Los Angeles, 1985.
While the meeting with the Germans and Japanese was going on, I was trying to get South Carolina Governor Lamar Norquist to integrate all of his schools. While I hated the fact that the Federal Government has this kind of power, I accepted it as necessary. Over course of three months of meetings, Norquist and I came to an agreement South Carolina would integrate as long as the government would delegate more to the states.
-In Defense of Liberty: A Memoir by Former President Barry Goldwater, Harper/Collins, Los Angeles, 1989.
After landing on the moon for the tenth time in June, 1965 President Goldwater said it was time that a space station be put in orbit. In a joint project between the major powers led by America construction began in August, 1965. It would take over a year to complete and would create new solar powered technology.
-From the Earth: a History of Space Exploration by Kenneth Armstrong, Harper/Collins, New York, 1969.
This new agreement will give us a new enlightenment as we search the stars. It will take time of course but it will be done.
-New York Times article by Quentin Roosevelt, August 31st, 1965.
[Scene: Oval Office. President Barry Goldwater and Vice President Katheryn Harris September 9th, 1965.]
President Goldwater: We need real infrastructure in space if we are going to make this work, Kathy.
Vice President Harris: I know Barry. And we will get that. We just have to give it time.
President Goldwater: I know that. I just don't trust any of the people in Congress to understand that.
Vice President Harris: Nor do I. But we have worked well with them in the past. And together we will work for a bright future.
President Goldwater: (Smiles) Thank you, Kathy.
Vice President Harris: (Smiles) You're welcome, Barry.
-Scene from the biopic Goldwater, starring George Fonda and Sonya Hepburn, Dir. William Stone, 1987.
1966 began with an unexpected surprise. Kaiser Wilhelm IV was assassinated by a German Republican named Rudolf Hess on January 2nd. When his son, who became Kaiser Fredrick IV, took over, it was found that Hess had been in and out of insane asylums for years, always ranting about Jews. This time, he went into the asylum permanently. I went to the coronation myself to meet with the new Kaiser. We spoke at length about the projects that were going on, particularly the space program. Even though he was 20 years old when he came to the throne, I found him an intelligent young man, though not as intelligent as Queen Anne II of England or Czarina Olga I of Russia.
-In Defense of Liberty: A Memoir by Former President Barry Goldwater, Harper/Collins, Los Angeles, 1989.
January 14th, 1966.
Just got back from Fredrick's coronation. It was full of the pomp that one expects from German coronations. Unlike the coronation of his father or our cousin, Queen Anne II, around 15 years ago, this one was less formal. For a German coronation anyway.
-Czarivich Alexei's Journal.
After the coronation, it was back to work. I found that the Russians were making preparations for their own moon landing on February 28th. The English and the French were content with helping us. As was everyone else. After the Russian moon landing on March 2nd, there were heavy negotiations, as to who owned what part. Eventually, we got the Sea of Tranquility, and the Russians got the Sea of Frigoris.
-Times of Peace: My Years as Secretary of State by Former Secretary of State Mathias Clinton, Random House, Los Angeles, 1985.
In the news tonight the Mexican Territories are petitioning the government to be taken into the union as states. President Goldwater said that the conditions for statehood are not fully met yet. However, Governors Allende of Baja California, Williamson, of Sonora and Romney of Chihuahua, promise to make their territories states in this administration or the next.
-ABS Nightly News, March 18th, 1966.
1966 was a good year for the United States. We did another flyby of Mars and Venus. Eugenics movements were on a downward slide. I had introduced a bill that would create an organization to protect the environment. The Environmental Protection Organization started on September 19th, 1966 after months of debate. Going into the midterms we were feeling confident.
-In Defense of Liberty: A Memoir by Former President Barry Goldwater, Harper/Collins, Los Angeles, 1989.
Last night, the Republicans retained control of the House and Senate. The Democrats vow to make a fight for everything the Republicans throw. However, it seems that will be difficult at this moment.
-New York Times article, November 9th, 1966.
January 1967: tired of the government in Lisbon refusing to give them their independence, Portugal's African colonies, starting with Angola, took over various government buildings and army outposts. The government, headed by President Agostinho Martinez, began to funnel troops to the areas. However, whether it would get the colonies to heel would be another matter entirely.
-Pulling Back: The Road to Decolonization by Senator LaKisha Murdoch Hughes R-Illinois, University of Chicago Press, Chicago, 1998.
Yes, we are keeping an eye on the situation in Africa. Unless we are asked we will not intervene. We do not go into countries on military adventures.
-Press release from the White House, February 3rd, 1967.
While President Goldwater was mulling over running for a second term, he gave the territory of Baja California statehood on March 10th, 1967. While this angered some Democrats, about admitting parts of foreign countries, the president reminded them that so was California, New Mexico, Arizona, Texas, Alaska and parts of other states. Hawaii and Texas were countries in their own right for a while before the United States brought them in as territories or states. And no more objections were raised.
-Times of Peace: My Years as Secretary of State by Former Secretary of State Mathias Clinton, Random House, Los Angeles, 1985.
When I announced my intention to run for a second term on April 26th, 1967, I knew that the Democrats would try to get some of best to try to stop me. I must admit they did try.
-In Defense of Liberty: A Memoir by Former President Barry Goldwater, Harper/Collins, Los Angeles, 1989.
After President Goldwater announced that he was running for a second term the Democrats were ready. Former Vice President, Johnston Perry, entered the race on May 5th. Then Florida Governor, Claude Pepper, announced on June 7th. Finally, Congressman Howard Wriggle of Pennsylvania, entered on November 17th. However, the Republicans were ready as well.
-Amazing Races: Presidential Elections through the ages by Kristina Buehler, Ballantine Books, New York, 2003.
President Goldwater has done something for this country. However, he can do so much more. Congress is with him. If only he would use that power.
-New York Times article by Quentin Roosevelt, November 21st, 1967.
I never said that the president should use his power to bully Congress to do their bidding. However, in January, 1968, I decided to get some more off my agenda before the conventions. On January 4th, I introduced a bill that would put more into the space program. While the Democrats and some of my fellow Republicans fought me on it, I insisted that it was worth it.
-In Defense of Liberty: A Memoir by Former President Barry Goldwater, Harper/Collins, Los Angeles, 1989.
I advised the president against alienating a part of our base. However, he was confident that they would come around.
-Former Vice President Katheryn Hudson, interview with the New York Times, 1984.
As I was eating lunch the other day, I heard that my friend, and former boss, President Joseph P. Kennedy Jr., died of a Brain Tumour. However, I know how he really died. He died of his heart breaking over the state of the country. He died because of what the Republicans are doing. I say no more. I say we throw them out of office and take this country back.
-Former Vice President Johnston Perry, campaign speech, May 1st, 1968.
While the death of President Kennedy is tragic, I will not use it for political purposes. That is not what he would have wanted. I do agree that the Republicans need to leave the White House this November.
-Governor Claude Pepper D-FL, campaign speech, May 2nd, 1968.
As both parties entered their conventions, there was a feeling that they would win. The Democrats, during their convention, rejected Former Vice President Johnston Perry, and instead nominated Florida Governor, Claude Pepper, on the 1st ballot. Governor Pepper picked former rival Congressman Howard Wriggle of Pennsylvania, hoping that lightning would hit him like it did for President Goldwater.
President Goldwater and Vice President Harris were renominated at their convention. It was what President Goldwater was hoping for. That both he and Harris would continue to work together for another 4 years.
-Amazing Races: Presidential Elections through the ages by Kristina Buehler, Ballantine Books, New York, 2003.
President Goldwater: I have no problems with the spending as of now. What I will not have is useless spending.
Governor Pepper: Do you not feel, Mr. President, that the space program is useless spending? Do you not feel that we have enough to concentrate on?
President Goldwater: I feel that we do have enough to concentrate on. However, I do not feel that the space program is a useless endeavour.
-First presidential debate, September 24th, 1968.
Congressman Wriggle: There are no words to describe how you have dishonored our country, madam.
Vice President Harris: I have promoted our country abroad. Worked tirelessly to bring up the standard of living in this country for all Americans. And I never get thanks for it. Dishonor? What is dishonorable about hard work and the willingness to better yourself? What is dishonorable about giving all of yourself to a cause you believe in, to make the country that you love, a better place for all? The only dishonorable thing is to degrade that work because you think less of the person who did it.
-Vice presidential debate, October 3rd, 1968.
The vice presidential debate is what really lost it for the Democrats. On November 5th, 1968 President Barry Goldwater was re-elected to a second term.
President Barry Goldwater (R-AZ)/Vice President Katheryn Harris (R-MA) 333 EV.
Governor Claude Pepper (D-FL)/Congressman Howard Wriggle (D-PA) 211 EV.
-Amazing Races: Presidential Elections through the ages by Kristina Buehler, Ballantine Books, New York, 2003.
When I suggested that we do something about immigration reform in December 1968, President Goldwater said that we would do something about it. Over the next few weeks we discussed the ins and outs of what to do. Finally, we came to an agreement.
-Former Vice President Katheryn Hudson, interview with the New York Times, 1984.
For too long we have had illegal immigration. Therefore, I am introducing a bill that will both grant amnesty to illegal immigrants and streamline the immigration process. This will keep our country safe from foreign elements.
-President Barry Goldwater, press conference, January 16th, 1969.
Kathy is like a daughter to me. That does not mean that I am blind to her faults. She freely admits to when her suggestions were dumb. However, she was right about immigration reform. We did need it. And I am glad she suggested it.
-In Defense of Liberty: A Memoir by Former President Barry Goldwater, Harper/Collins, Los Angeles, 1989.
-Times of Peace: My Years as Secretary of State by Former Secretary of State Mathias Clinton, Random House, Los Angeles, 1985.
While the meeting with the Germans and Japanese was going on, I was trying to get South Carolina Governor Lamar Norquist to integrate all of his schools. While I hated the fact that the Federal Government has this kind of power, I accepted it as necessary. Over course of three months of meetings, Norquist and I came to an agreement South Carolina would integrate as long as the government would delegate more to the states.
-In Defense of Liberty: A Memoir by Former President Barry Goldwater, Harper/Collins, Los Angeles, 1989.
After landing on the moon for the tenth time in June, 1965 President Goldwater said it was time that a space station be put in orbit. In a joint project between the major powers led by America construction began in August, 1965. It would take over a year to complete and would create new solar powered technology.
-From the Earth: a History of Space Exploration by Kenneth Armstrong, Harper/Collins, New York, 1969.
This new agreement will give us a new enlightenment as we search the stars. It will take time of course but it will be done.
-New York Times article by Quentin Roosevelt, August 31st, 1965.
[Scene: Oval Office. President Barry Goldwater and Vice President Katheryn Harris September 9th, 1965.]
President Goldwater: We need real infrastructure in space if we are going to make this work, Kathy.
Vice President Harris: I know Barry. And we will get that. We just have to give it time.
President Goldwater: I know that. I just don't trust any of the people in Congress to understand that.
Vice President Harris: Nor do I. But we have worked well with them in the past. And together we will work for a bright future.
President Goldwater: (Smiles) Thank you, Kathy.
Vice President Harris: (Smiles) You're welcome, Barry.
-Scene from the biopic Goldwater, starring George Fonda and Sonya Hepburn, Dir. William Stone, 1987.
1966 began with an unexpected surprise. Kaiser Wilhelm IV was assassinated by a German Republican named Rudolf Hess on January 2nd. When his son, who became Kaiser Fredrick IV, took over, it was found that Hess had been in and out of insane asylums for years, always ranting about Jews. This time, he went into the asylum permanently. I went to the coronation myself to meet with the new Kaiser. We spoke at length about the projects that were going on, particularly the space program. Even though he was 20 years old when he came to the throne, I found him an intelligent young man, though not as intelligent as Queen Anne II of England or Czarina Olga I of Russia.
-In Defense of Liberty: A Memoir by Former President Barry Goldwater, Harper/Collins, Los Angeles, 1989.
January 14th, 1966.
Just got back from Fredrick's coronation. It was full of the pomp that one expects from German coronations. Unlike the coronation of his father or our cousin, Queen Anne II, around 15 years ago, this one was less formal. For a German coronation anyway.
-Czarivich Alexei's Journal.
After the coronation, it was back to work. I found that the Russians were making preparations for their own moon landing on February 28th. The English and the French were content with helping us. As was everyone else. After the Russian moon landing on March 2nd, there were heavy negotiations, as to who owned what part. Eventually, we got the Sea of Tranquility, and the Russians got the Sea of Frigoris.
-Times of Peace: My Years as Secretary of State by Former Secretary of State Mathias Clinton, Random House, Los Angeles, 1985.
In the news tonight the Mexican Territories are petitioning the government to be taken into the union as states. President Goldwater said that the conditions for statehood are not fully met yet. However, Governors Allende of Baja California, Williamson, of Sonora and Romney of Chihuahua, promise to make their territories states in this administration or the next.
-ABS Nightly News, March 18th, 1966.
1966 was a good year for the United States. We did another flyby of Mars and Venus. Eugenics movements were on a downward slide. I had introduced a bill that would create an organization to protect the environment. The Environmental Protection Organization started on September 19th, 1966 after months of debate. Going into the midterms we were feeling confident.
-In Defense of Liberty: A Memoir by Former President Barry Goldwater, Harper/Collins, Los Angeles, 1989.
Last night, the Republicans retained control of the House and Senate. The Democrats vow to make a fight for everything the Republicans throw. However, it seems that will be difficult at this moment.
-New York Times article, November 9th, 1966.
January 1967: tired of the government in Lisbon refusing to give them their independence, Portugal's African colonies, starting with Angola, took over various government buildings and army outposts. The government, headed by President Agostinho Martinez, began to funnel troops to the areas. However, whether it would get the colonies to heel would be another matter entirely.
-Pulling Back: The Road to Decolonization by Senator LaKisha Murdoch Hughes R-Illinois, University of Chicago Press, Chicago, 1998.
Yes, we are keeping an eye on the situation in Africa. Unless we are asked we will not intervene. We do not go into countries on military adventures.
-Press release from the White House, February 3rd, 1967.
While President Goldwater was mulling over running for a second term, he gave the territory of Baja California statehood on March 10th, 1967. While this angered some Democrats, about admitting parts of foreign countries, the president reminded them that so was California, New Mexico, Arizona, Texas, Alaska and parts of other states. Hawaii and Texas were countries in their own right for a while before the United States brought them in as territories or states. And no more objections were raised.
-Times of Peace: My Years as Secretary of State by Former Secretary of State Mathias Clinton, Random House, Los Angeles, 1985.
When I announced my intention to run for a second term on April 26th, 1967, I knew that the Democrats would try to get some of best to try to stop me. I must admit they did try.
-In Defense of Liberty: A Memoir by Former President Barry Goldwater, Harper/Collins, Los Angeles, 1989.
After President Goldwater announced that he was running for a second term the Democrats were ready. Former Vice President, Johnston Perry, entered the race on May 5th. Then Florida Governor, Claude Pepper, announced on June 7th. Finally, Congressman Howard Wriggle of Pennsylvania, entered on November 17th. However, the Republicans were ready as well.
-Amazing Races: Presidential Elections through the ages by Kristina Buehler, Ballantine Books, New York, 2003.
President Goldwater has done something for this country. However, he can do so much more. Congress is with him. If only he would use that power.
-New York Times article by Quentin Roosevelt, November 21st, 1967.
I never said that the president should use his power to bully Congress to do their bidding. However, in January, 1968, I decided to get some more off my agenda before the conventions. On January 4th, I introduced a bill that would put more into the space program. While the Democrats and some of my fellow Republicans fought me on it, I insisted that it was worth it.
-In Defense of Liberty: A Memoir by Former President Barry Goldwater, Harper/Collins, Los Angeles, 1989.
I advised the president against alienating a part of our base. However, he was confident that they would come around.
-Former Vice President Katheryn Hudson, interview with the New York Times, 1984.
As I was eating lunch the other day, I heard that my friend, and former boss, President Joseph P. Kennedy Jr., died of a Brain Tumour. However, I know how he really died. He died of his heart breaking over the state of the country. He died because of what the Republicans are doing. I say no more. I say we throw them out of office and take this country back.
-Former Vice President Johnston Perry, campaign speech, May 1st, 1968.
While the death of President Kennedy is tragic, I will not use it for political purposes. That is not what he would have wanted. I do agree that the Republicans need to leave the White House this November.
-Governor Claude Pepper D-FL, campaign speech, May 2nd, 1968.
As both parties entered their conventions, there was a feeling that they would win. The Democrats, during their convention, rejected Former Vice President Johnston Perry, and instead nominated Florida Governor, Claude Pepper, on the 1st ballot. Governor Pepper picked former rival Congressman Howard Wriggle of Pennsylvania, hoping that lightning would hit him like it did for President Goldwater.
President Goldwater and Vice President Harris were renominated at their convention. It was what President Goldwater was hoping for. That both he and Harris would continue to work together for another 4 years.
-Amazing Races: Presidential Elections through the ages by Kristina Buehler, Ballantine Books, New York, 2003.
President Goldwater: I have no problems with the spending as of now. What I will not have is useless spending.
Governor Pepper: Do you not feel, Mr. President, that the space program is useless spending? Do you not feel that we have enough to concentrate on?
President Goldwater: I feel that we do have enough to concentrate on. However, I do not feel that the space program is a useless endeavour.
-First presidential debate, September 24th, 1968.
Congressman Wriggle: There are no words to describe how you have dishonored our country, madam.
Vice President Harris: I have promoted our country abroad. Worked tirelessly to bring up the standard of living in this country for all Americans. And I never get thanks for it. Dishonor? What is dishonorable about hard work and the willingness to better yourself? What is dishonorable about giving all of yourself to a cause you believe in, to make the country that you love, a better place for all? The only dishonorable thing is to degrade that work because you think less of the person who did it.
-Vice presidential debate, October 3rd, 1968.
The vice presidential debate is what really lost it for the Democrats. On November 5th, 1968 President Barry Goldwater was re-elected to a second term.
President Barry Goldwater (R-AZ)/Vice President Katheryn Harris (R-MA) 333 EV.
Governor Claude Pepper (D-FL)/Congressman Howard Wriggle (D-PA) 211 EV.
-Amazing Races: Presidential Elections through the ages by Kristina Buehler, Ballantine Books, New York, 2003.
When I suggested that we do something about immigration reform in December 1968, President Goldwater said that we would do something about it. Over the next few weeks we discussed the ins and outs of what to do. Finally, we came to an agreement.
-Former Vice President Katheryn Hudson, interview with the New York Times, 1984.
For too long we have had illegal immigration. Therefore, I am introducing a bill that will both grant amnesty to illegal immigrants and streamline the immigration process. This will keep our country safe from foreign elements.
-President Barry Goldwater, press conference, January 16th, 1969.
Kathy is like a daughter to me. That does not mean that I am blind to her faults. She freely admits to when her suggestions were dumb. However, she was right about immigration reform. We did need it. And I am glad she suggested it.
-In Defense of Liberty: A Memoir by Former President Barry Goldwater, Harper/Collins, Los Angeles, 1989.