Actor Ronald Reagan launches political career with paid televised Goldwater speech 50 years ago this hour (Oct 27 1964)

1960s, Television 1960s, U.S. Presidents


Video: '"A Time for Choosing" by Ronald Reagan'

(Tuesday, October 27, 1964, 9:30 p.m. EST) — Actor (and future President) Ronald Reagan spoke tonight in support of Sen. Barry Goldwater’s 1964 Republican presidential campaign in a paid pre-recorded televised speech he called “A Time for Choosing,” focusing on the importance of a strong defense against Communism and the need for smaller government.