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Andrew Johnson was a Democratic senator when the Civil War broke out, but wasnominated and elected as a Republican vice-president in 1864. After the war ended and the new Democratic party formed, he joined it.
Ronald Reagan was fairly active as a Democrat while FDR was president, but became disenchanted and joined the Republicans before he actually ran for office.
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Who was the first Republican President?
Abraham Lincoln was the first president who was a member of the modern Republican party. Some sources, particularly simplified charts, describe earlier presidents as being republican, but that was a different and not directly related party, which was formally called the Republican Democratic party. Thomas Jefferson, for example, is often cited as being the first Republican president, but he was, in fact, a Republican Democrat.
Who was the first member of the Republican Party to become a US president?
Abraham Lincoln was the first member of the Republican Party to be elected President of the United States, in 1860. The Republican Party was formed in the years leading up to the American Civil War.
Was president Lydon B Johnson a Democrat?
Yes, he was a lifelong Democrat; first elected to Congress during the New Deal which he staunchly supported. He went on to become the Dem. Senate Leader and then Vice-President before President.
What political party does the current president belong to?
This world has many presidents. The current President of the United States, Barack Obama, is a Democrat. However, there are other nations, and other political parties; if you would like to know more about a specific country and its leader, please let us know.
Who is Ralph nader is he a democrat a republican and what kind of person is he?
Ralph Nader is a famous American political activist, particularly known for his advocacy in the area of consumer protection. He belongs to neither major party, and is a political independent. He ran for president in 2000 as a member of the Green Party.
Was Calvin Coolidge a democrat or republican president?
No. Calvin Coolidge, the 30th President of the United States, was a member of the Republican Party. He was president from 1923 to 1929.
Which president was a member of the republican and democratic parties?
Andrew Johnson was the Republican nominees for vice president in 1864, but had always been a Democrat and returned to the Democrats in 1868. RonaldReagan was a Democrat as a young man. He became a Republican by the time he actually ran for office. He said he did not leave the Democrats, but rather they left him.
Is Richard Nixon a democrat?
no, Richard nixion was a republican. So was the president after him, Ford.
Which President was both a Democrat and a Republican?
Andrew Johnson and Ronald Reagan both went from being Democrats to being Republicans. Johnson later switched back to be a Democrat. President-elect Trump contributed money to both parties but was not an active party member.
Is Obama a republican or Democratic Party?
President Obama is not a party. He is a member of a party. In America, there are two major (and several other minor) political parties. Mr. Obama is a member of the Democratic Party-- so, we would say he is a Democrat.
What is Ronald Reagan a republican or a democrat?
R.Reagan was a member of Democratic party until 1962. He switched to Republican party in 1962 and was a member until 2004. R.Reagan served as a President 1981-1989. So in that time he was Republican.
Was Helen Keller a democrat or Republican?
Helen Keller was a member of the Socialist Party of America, which is different from both the Democratic and Republican parties. She was an advocate for progressive and socialist ideals.
Is Laura Bush a Democrat?
No, Laura Bush is not a Democrat. She is a member of the Republican Party.
Is butch otter a Republican or democrat?
He is a member of the Republican Party.
Was Nelson Rockefeller a democrat or Republican?
Nelson Rockefeller was nominally a Republican, of the variety often called "RINO" or "Republican In Name Only" or "Country Club Republican". His political views were essentially the same as those of a "moderate democrat".
Was willian j Clinton a denocrat or republican?
Bill Clinton was a Democrat. He served as the 42nd President of the United States from 1993 to 2001 as a member of the Democratic Party.
Was johnny cash a democrat or a Republican?
John Wayne was a life long member of the Republican party.
