Ronald Reagan’s “A Time for Choosing” : Right, Left, and the American Idea Ronald Reagan’s 1964 speech, A Time for Choosing, stands as one of the most important political speeches in modern American history. Delivered on October 27, 1964, in support of Barry Goldwater’s pres... Reagan 1964 speech analysis Ronald Reagan A Time for Choosing liberty vs government control personal responsibility politics role of government debate Mar 23, 2026