Conservatives in the United States facts for kids
Conservatives in the United States are people who believe in certain traditional ideas and values for their country. They often support American traditions, Christianity, and a type of government called republicanism. They also tend to favor businesses and believe that the United States is a very special and unique country, a concept known as American exceptionalism. Conservatives often see ideas like socialism and authoritarianism as threats to America. They are also generally against communism.
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Important Conservative People
Many people have shaped conservative ideas and actions in the United States. While not many politicians in the 1800s used the word "conservative" for themselves, some historians now say the Federalist Party from that time had conservative ideas.
Here are some well-known people who are considered "conservative" in the United States:
Politicians
These individuals have held important government roles and worked to put conservative ideas into practice.
- Senator Barry Goldwater (1909–1998)
- President Ronald Reagan (1911–2004)
- Vice-President Dick Cheney (born 1941)
- Representative Newt Gingrich (born 1943)
- President George W. Bush (born 1946)
- Vice-President Mike Pence (born 1959)
Judges
These judges have served in high courts and made decisions based on conservative legal principles.
- Chief Justice William Rehnquist (1924–2005)
- Associate Justice Antonin Scalia (1936-2016)
- Judge Robert Bork (1927-2012)
- Justice Neil Gorsuch (born 1967)
Economists
These thinkers have studied how money and resources work, often supporting ideas like free markets and less government control.
- Milton Friedman (1912–2006)
- Russell Kirk (1918–1994)
- Irving Kristol (1920-2009)
- Alan Greenspan (born 1926)
Writers and Thinkers
These people have written books, articles, and given speeches to share and explain conservative ideas.
- Ayn Rand (1905–1982)
- William F. Buckley, Jr. (1925–2008)
- Phyllis Schlafly (1924-2016)
- Robert Nozick (1938–2002)
- Pat Buchanan (born 1938)
Media Personalities
These individuals share conservative views through radio, television, and other media.
- Rush Limbaugh (born 1951)
- Ann Coulter (born 1961)
- Glenn Beck (born 1964)
Financial Supporters
These individuals have provided money to support conservative causes and organizations.
- Sheldon Adelson (born 1933)
- Charles G. Koch (born 1935)
- David H. Koch (born 1940)
Think Tanks
These are organizations that research and promote conservative ideas and policies.
- American Enterprise Institute
- Cato Institute
- Heritage Foundation
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Relevant Pages
Images for kids
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YES on 8 rally in Fresno, California
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President Ronald Reagan holding a "Stop Communism" T-Shirt (1986)
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Russell Kirk, a conservative thinker
See also
In Spanish: Conservadurismo en los Estados Unidos para niños
