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Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- )

 Organization

Biography

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 29 Collections and/or Records:

Wallace F. Bennett papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 20
Scope and Contents Collection contains correspondence, speeches, bills, legislative resolutions, press releases, and financial records that document Wallace F. Bennett's activities during his time as a senator between 1948 and 1974 in Utah and Washington D.C. The central topic of these materials (which were mostly created during Bennett's later terms in the US Senate) is the Cold War, including how to promote peaceful coexistence between the Soviet Union and America. They also reveal the immense changes that...
Dates: 1948-1984

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 executive branch department papers, 1953-1974

 Sub-Series
Identifier: MSS 20 Series 3 Sub-Series B
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: Other: 1953-1974

Wallace F. Bennett films and tape, 1951-1974

 Series
Identifier: MSS 20 Series 9
Scope and Contents

Series contains five films and one roll of tape. Films are about various activities or groups Wallace Bennett was involved with. Tape concerns Wallace F. Bennett's honorary degree from the University of Utah. Materials dated 1951-1974.

Dates: Other: 1951-1974

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 legislative papers, 1951-1974

 Series
Identifier: MSS 20 Series 2
Scope and Contents

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.

Dates: Other: 1951-1974

Wallace F. Bennett newspaper clippings, 1951-1971

 Sub-Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 20 Series 6 Sub-Series A
Scope and Contents

Series contains 9 boxes of newspaper clippings and pamphlets detailing political figures, events, and subjects which Wallace Bennett interacted with between 1951 and 1971. mMaterials dated 1951-1974.

Dates: Other: 1951-1971

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Letters 19
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Resolutions, Legislative 7
Notes 6
Bills 5