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Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- )

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The Republican party (1854- ) is one of the two major political parties in the United States. Although originally being a party designed to help end the practice of slavery in the US, it has transformed itself over the years to represent the views of Conservative-leaning individuals of the US.

The Republican Party (also known as "The Grand Old Party" or "GOP" for short) was created in March 20, 1854 from the remnants of two existing political parties at the time: the Whigs and the Free Soil party. After holding their first convention in July 6th of that year, they originally designed their political platform to represnent the views of Anti-Slavery advocates through the slogan "Free Labor, Free Land, Free Men." After the election of their presidential candidate Abraham Lincoln in the 1860 presidential election, the party was able to fulfill it's stated goals to end slavery after winning the Civil War over the slave-holding south.

As the GOP transitioned from their initial anti-slavery stance, they held many political platforms before settling on the Conservative platform they are known for today. While many of their stances have stayed quite consistent over the years (particularly in being free market-supporters and favoring the prohibition of substances like alcohol and illegal drugs for relgious purposes), some stances (like their opinions on race-related issues such as Affirmative Action) have changed dramatically: which can indicate the reason why the party which was originally based in the Northeast and the Northern Midwest has now moved to the South.

In general, today's GOP's stances include being supportive of pro-free market/free-trade policies (such as NAFTA), being constitutionalist on their views on federal involvement in state issues, being tough on border enforcement, and being supportive of National Defense issues.

Citation:
Wikipedia, via WWW, June 10, 2016 (Republican Party (United States); created in 1854 frm Whig and Free Soil Parties; Slogan was "Free Labor, Free Land, Free Men;" policies from origins up until today)

Found in 23 Collections and/or Records:

Ernest L. Wilkinson papers on politics, 1966-1978

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: UA 1000 Series 1 Sub-Series 8
Scope and Contents note

Contains correspondence, bulletins, and reports related to the Republican Party and politics. Materials date from between 1966 and 1978.

Dates: 1966-1978

Reed Smoot mining papers, 1897-1938

 Series — Box 68: Series 4 [Barcode: 31197231029676]
Identifier: MSS 1187 Series 4
Scope and Contents

Contains files related to Smoot's involvement in mining. Includes correspondence and maps from the Big Indian Copper Company and records regarding the Gilsonite deal. Finally, pertains to work with Gold Chain Mining Company, Iron King Mining Company, Mascot Mining Company, and Western Australian Mining Laws. This demonstrates Smoot's work with these companies. Dated 1897-1938.

Dates: 1897-1938

Reed Smoot speeches and articles, 1883-1941

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1187 Series 5
Scope and Contents

Contains addresses given by Smoot and articles authored by him. Includes his words on political and other subjects. Also contains his election addresses. Pertains to reclamation projects, prohibition, history, and religion. Newspaper articles address Smoot's life and success as a Senator. Dated 1883-1941.

Dates: 1883-1941

Wallace F. Bennett correspondence, 1949-1984

 Series
Identifier: MSS 20 Series 1
Scope and Contents

Series contains correspondence between Wallace F. Bennett and various friends, supporters, coworkers and individuals throughout the United States between 1951 and 1973. The series is broken up to reflect correspondence alphabetically, chronologically, thankful letters he received in addition to condolences, and various requests. Materials dated 1949-1984.

Dates: Other: 1949-1984

Wallace F. Bennett correspondence, 1956-1972

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 20 Series 1 Sub-Series A
Scope and Contents

Series contains correspondence concerning legislative acts, a variety of events and other subjects the senator was involved with between 1956 and 1972. Carbon copies of all outgoing letters are filed under the name of the correspondent. Materials dated 1956-1972.

Dates: Other: 1956-1972

Wallace F. Bennett correspondence, 1959-1972

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 20 Series 1 Sub-Series B
Scope and Contents

Series contains copies of correspondence concerning legislative acts, a variety of events and other subjects the senator was involved with. Materials dated 1959-1972.

Dates: Other: 1959-1972

Wallace F. Bennett correspondence expressing appreciation, congratulations, and condolences, 1951-1973

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 20 Series 1 Sub-Series C
Scope and Contents

Subseries consists of thank you letters written to Senator Bennett and by him, and letters of congratulations and condolences written by him between 1951 and 1973. Despite the inclusive dates of 1951 to 1973, several years are missing from this file. Materials dated 1951-1973.

Dates: Other: 1951-1973

Wallace F. Bennett form letters, 1957-1973

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 20 Series 1 Sub-Series E
Scope and Contents

Subseries contains correspondence in the form of form letters relating to legislation under consideration by the Congress between 1957 and 1973. Both the incoming letter from a constituent or representative of a special interest group and a copy of Senator Bennett's response to it are included in this subseries. Materials dated 1957-1973.

Dates: Other: 1957-1973

Wallace F. Bennett office of administration papers, 1951-1974

 Series
Identifier: MSS 20 Series 7
Scope and Contents

Series contains appointment books, calendars, guest books, memorandums, letters, and applications for positions between 1951 and 1974. These papers document Wallace Bennett's office activities and responsibilities. Materials dated 1951-1974.

Dates: Other: 1951-1974

Wallace F. Bennett "on the record" papers, 1948-1972

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 20 Series 6 Sub-Series C
Scope and Contents

This series consists of materials in which Senator Bennett went "on the record," such as pages from the Congressional Record, speeches on the Senate floor, statements before congressional committees, interviews, and press releases between 1948 and 1972. Materials dated 1948-1972.

Dates: Other: 1948-1972

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