DEBUNKING: The Myth of the Party Switch – What Really Happened?

Many believe the Democrats and Republicans “switched sides” on race, civil rights, and big government during the 20th century. But is that really what happened? In this episode of Forgotten History, we uncover the truth behind the so-called "Party Switch" and examine how ideological coalitions—not names—shifted over time. From Strom Thurmond to LBJ, from the KKK to Antifa, we peel back the myth that Republicans became the party of racism. Was there really a complete ideological switch between Democrats and Republicans? In this episode, we dive into the real history behind the “Party Switch” theory—examining the gradual shifts in political alignment, cultural influence, and voter bases from the Civil War to the modern era. From the Southern Strategy to civil rights legislation and economic policy, we unpack the facts and myths surrounding one of the most controversial debates in American political history. Written and hosted by Colin D. Heaton. Forgotten History is a 10th Legion Pictures Production.#PartySwitchMyth #ForgottenHistory #politicaltruths This video is intended for historical and educational purposes. We encourage viewers to explore multiple sources and form their own conclusions.====================================================================Help support our channel:Forgotten History Merchandise: https://fh-shop.fourthwall.com/Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/ForgottenHistoryChannelJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ5kKhnQUbZmABUeJJvj9aw/join====================================================================Thanks for watching. Please subscribe using the link below so we can continue making new content. Your subscription to the channel means a lot to us! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ5kKhnQUbZmABUeJJvj9aw?sub_confirmation=1====================================================================About us: Host/Military Historian/Film Consultant/US Army and USMC Veteran - Colin Heatonhttps://www.heatonlewisbooks.comScreenwriter/Director/Producer/US Marine Corps Veteran - Michael Droberghttps://imdb.me/michaeldroberghttps://www.10thlegionpictures.comEmail The Forgotten History Team: droknows@hotmail.comBrand Deal Inquiries: john@smallscreenmarketing.com====================================================================Associated channel for sci-fi, fantasy, comedy, and film related topics:https://www.youtube.com/c/10thLegionPictures====================================================================-COPYRIGHT DISCLAIMER UNDER SECTION 107 OF THE COPYRIGHT ACT 1976- Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. #forgottenhistorychannel Sources:Earl Black and Merle Black, The Rise of Southern Republicans. Belknap Press; First Edition, April 22, 2002.Vanity FairCharles S. Bullock III and Mark J. Rozell. The South and the Transformation of U.S. Politics. Oxford University Press; Illustrated edition September 4, 2019.Glenn Feldman, Painting Dixie Red: When, Where, Why, and How the South Became Republican. University Press of Florida; Reprint edition September 16, 2014.Byron E. Shafer and Richard Johnston, The End of Southern Exceptionalism: Class, Race, and Partisan Change in the Postwar South. Harvard University Press; Illustrated edition March 31, 2009.