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.
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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 8 Collections and/or Records:
Wallace F. Bennett papers
Wallace F. Bennett executive branch department papers, 1953-1974
Series contains correspondence, bills and legislative resolutions pertaining to problems and requests of constituents and special interest groups, legislation, and Utah matters and facilities under the jurisdiction of congressional departments between 1953 and 1974. Materials dated 1953-1974.
Wallace F. Bennett legislative papers, 1951-1974
Series contains newspaper clippings, bills, letters, and legislative resolutions on many bills, resolutions, or amendments discussed in the Senate between 1951 and 1974. Materials dated 1951-1974.
Wallace F. Bennett papers from the Office of the President, 1957-1974
Subseries contains correspondence, and legislative resolutions which documents the relationship of Senator Bennett's office and the office of the President of the United States, containing several letters signed by the President between 1957 and 1974. Much of the papers in this subseries are the result of constituent inquiries relating to the purposes and bounds of an office in the executive branch. Materials dated 1957-1974.
Wallace F. Bennett papers of various legislation, 1951-1974
Subseries contains newspaper clippings, bills, letters and legislative resolutions between 1951 and 1974. These items document Senator Bennett's contribution to and action regarding legislation he did not help originate. Individual papers contents and arrangement are similar to Series 2A, with the exception that copies of bills are only occasional and the papers contain a great deal of correspondence. Materials dated 1951-1974.
Wallace F. Bennett papers on independent agencies of the executive branch, 1955-1974
Wallace F. Bennett political activities and campaign papers, 1953-1974
Series contains newspaper clippings, pamphlets, legislative resolutions, and correspondence documenting the political activities and campaigns of Senator Bennett and his staff in the Senate, and the national Republican Party in Utah. The views of the inner workings of the Senate regarding Committee membership, etc. and the political patronage that is the inevitable accompaniment of a public office, are well documented. Materials dated 1953-1974.
Wallace F. Bennett sponsored bills, 1951-1974
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