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Foundation of the Democratic Party
Andrew Jackson founded the Democratic party in 1828. -
First Convention for the Demorcrats
The Party held its first National Convention in 1832 and nominated President Jackson for his second term. -
Finding the Democrat Name
In 1844, the National Convention simplified the Party's name to the Democratic Party -
Democratic National Commitee
In 1848, the National Convention established the Democratic National Committee, now the longest running political organization. -
Founding of the Republican Party
The Republican Party was founded in Jackson, Michigan -
The Modern Republican Party is Born
The Little White Schoolhouse in Ripon, Wisconsin, where the Republican Party was first organized locally in 1854 -
First GOP candidate for presedent nominated
GOP stands for Grand Old Party -
Lincoln nominated at RNC
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Abraham Lincoln Dies
Abraham Lincoln is assinated by John Wilkes Booth. -
Factions join together
At the end of the Civil War the Democratic parties two factions joined together. -
Ulysses S. Grant was elected.
Ulysses S. Grant was the first Republican president to serve for two full terms
