The New Right Movement was formed in the 1960s, gained traction over time, and reached its peak in the 1980s, when President Ronald Reagan was generally seen as the leader of the movement. Supporters of the movement adhere to a core set of conservative political beliefs and values, such as a smaller role for government, lower taxes, balancing the budget, and a strict adherence to the U.S. Constitution.
The main goal of the New Right Movement was to create a society that was the complete opposite of what communist regions like Russia aimed to be. Perhaps the greatest achievement of the movement happened in 1984, when sitting President Reagan won 49 of 50 states in a landslide presidential re-election. One setback of the New Right Movement came after Reagan left office and George H.W. Bush was elected. The movement then split in two, creating factions and disagreement among the movement’s leaders and members.
The main goal of the New Right Movement was to create a society that was the complete opposite of what communist regions like Russia aimed to be. Perhaps the greatest achievement of the movement happened in 1984, when sitting President Reagan won 49 of 50 states in a landslide presidential re-election. One setback of the New Right Movement came after Reagan left office and George H.W. Bush was elected. The movement then split in two, creating factions and disagreement among the movement’s leaders and members.
Other students in this POL 4900 seminar are researching other U.S. social movements. You can learn about their research here.