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 44 Collections and/or Records:
Wallace F. Bennett form letters, 1957-1973
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.
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 newspaper clippings, 1951-1971
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.
Wallace F. Bennett office of administration papers, 1951-1974
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.
Wallace F. Bennett "on the record" papers, 1948-1972
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.
Wallace F. Bennett papers concerning the executive branch, 1953-1974
Series contains correspondence, bills, and legislative resolutions related to the executive branch of the federal government between 1953 and 1974. Materials dated 1953-1974.
Wallace F. Bennett papers concerning Utah schools, 1957-1974
Subseries contains correspondence between Senator Bennett and various Utah schools concerning his senatorial papers, education in Utah, research projects, possible appearances, and other various requests to Senator Bennett between 1957 and 1974. Materials dated 1957-1974.
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 Utah matters, 1957-1974
Subseries contains correspondence, pamphlets and newspaper clippings from firms, constituents and special interest groups in Utah between 1957 and 1974. These letters are related either solely or primarily to Utah matters. Also filed here are copies of letters relating to both a Utah matter and a national matter or piece of legislation. 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.
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