KC Johnson

Question One:

Compare and contrast the Democratic national platforms from 1972, from 1992, and from 2012. Obviously each dealt with different sets of issues. But to what extent did the principles remain the same, or change; and what does this say about the evolving nature of American liberalism over these four decades?

Question Two:

Compare and contrast the Republican national platforms from 1972, from 1992, and from 2012. Obviously each dealt with different sets of issues. But to what extent did the principles remain the same, or change; and what does this say about the evolving nature of American conservatism over these four decades?