ABSTRACT
The 1964 election signified the first time in a modern presidential campaign that the mental health of a candidate became a major campaign issue. During the campaign, the Republican candidate's emotional stability and suitability for the presidency were questioned publicly as a campaign issue by his opponent. Was the Republican candidate, Senator Barry Goldwater, emotionally stable enough, Lyndon Johnson (the Democratic candidate) asked, to be in control of the country's nuclear weapons?
