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Explore the rise and impact of conservative politics in late 20th century America through this 54-minute university lecture delivered by Professor Beverly Gage at Yale University. Examine the conservative movement's progression during the Reagan era, analyzing how it shaped American political discourse and national identity. Learn about the key ideological shifts, policy changes, and cultural transformations that defined this pivotal period in American history. Discover how conservative principles gained mainstream acceptance and influenced everything from economic policy to social issues during the 1980s and beyond. Understand the lasting legacy of Reagan's presidency and its role in reshaping the American political landscape. This lecture forms part of Yale's comprehensive "America at 250" series, examining U.S. history from 1776 to the present in preparation for the nation's 250th anniversary in 2026, with particular focus on contested notions of American national identity and the evolution of the nation-state.
