jan 1, 1968 - Southern Strategy
Description:
The election of Richard Nixon in 1968 marked the beginning of a period of Republican dominance in presidential politics. Beginning with the election of Richard Nixon in 1968, the Republicans adopted a "Southern strategy" designed to break the Democratic Party's long dominance in the south. Party realignment gradually occurred as Southern conservatives transferred their loyalty to the Republican Party.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1968
Now
~ 58 years ago