A Time for Choosing

"A Time for Choosing" speech
In support of Goldwater, Reagan delivers the address, "A Time for Choosing"—the speech launched Reagan to national prominence in politics
DateOctober 27, 1964 (1964-10-27)
Duration29:33
LocationLos Angeles County, California, U.S.
Also known as"The Speech"
TypeTelevised campaign speech
ParticipantsRonald Reagan
The full text of the speech at Wikisource

"A Time for Choosing", also known as "The Speech", was a speech presented during the 1964 U.S. presidential election campaign by future president Ronald Reagan on behalf of Republican candidate Barry Goldwater. "A Time for Choosing" launched Reagan into national prominence in politics.