As the 1960′s began, Reagan became an active Republican, rising to national attention when he delivered his “A Time for Choosing” speech on behalf of the 1964 Republican presidential candidate, Barry Goldwater. In this session, Dr. Nash traces Reagan’s rise to national prominence and his eventual entry into the Oval Office, while exploring the influences and major themes that became the central message of President Reagan’s monumental 1980 campaign victory and presidency.