1968
1991

Inside the Cold War Realignment era

Across 1968–1988, the Cold War Realignment era takes in 6 presidential elections. One thread runs through the period: Nixon, Reagan, and the Republican South.

The Republican party won 5 of the 6 contests, more than any other party in the era. It opens with the 1968 election (Richard Nixon) and closes with 1988 (George H. W. Bush). A pivotal cycle was 1968 — A turbulent year remakes the electorate.