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The first Republican Party platform, adopted in 1856, included a coalition of former Whigs, Free Soilers, anti-slavery Democrats, and abolitionists. Notable figures involved in its formation included Abraham Lincoln, William H. Seward, and Salmon P. Chase. The platform primarily focused on opposition to the expansion of slavery into the territories and promoted economic modernization. This diverse group aimed to unite various factions against the prevailing Democratic Party's policies.
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What party was Abraham Lincoln?
He was originally part of the Whig party, but when the Whigs fell apart, Lincoln joined the newly formed Republican party. He was the first Republican President.
Was Ulysses S. Grant part of the Republican Party?
Yes. He was part of the republican party.
Who was the first president elected as a nominee of a party?
Thomas Jefferson who was elected as part of the Democratic-Republican party.
Did Abraham Lincoln belong to the Whig party?
At first he was part of the Whig party, but soon became a Republican.
What party was Ronald regan a part of?
Ronald Regan was a member of the Republican Party
What party is Romney?
Mitt Romney is part of the Republican party.
What member of the party was Abraham Lincoln a part of?
Abe Lincoln was part of the Republican party.
What political part did Abraham Lincoln belong to?
Lincoln was the first Republican president, elected in 1860.He was a member of the Whig Party from 1832 to 1854 before there was a Republican Party . He was nominated by the National Union Party in 1864.This party was really just a name-change for the Republican party which was trying to attract anyone who did not want to end the war with a truce.
What is the individual part of a party platform?
Plank
What party was the vice president in 2009?
Dick Cheney was part of the Republican Party. Joe Biden was part of the Democratic Party.
What was the first party Ronald Reagan ran under?
He was originally a part of the Democratic Party, later in 1962 he changed to the Republican party. However he never ran for office as a Democrat.
Is Michael Chertoff part of the Republican Party?
yes
