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The Anti-Masonic Party's platform was stated as the removal of Freemasons from any position of authority in society. The humorous part of that (at least to me) is that William Wirt, former Attorney General of the United States and Anti-Masonic Presidential Candidate, was himself a Freemason.
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What was the anti masonic party's platform?
The Anti-Masonic Party's platform was stated as the removal of Freemasons from any position of authority in society. The humorous part of that (at least to me) is that William Wirt, former Attorney General of the United States and Anti-Masonic Presidential Candidate, was himself a Freemason.
When was Anti-Masonic Party created?
Anti-Masonic Party was created in 1828.
When did Anti-Masonic Party end?
Anti-Masonic Party ended in 1838.
What party was formed in reaction to secret societies?
Anti-Masonic
Who did the anti-masonic party appeal to?
The Anti-Masonic party reflected the widespread hostility toward Masons holding public office. Secret societies were frowned upon.
Small short-lived third political party that orginated a new method of nominating presidential candidates in the election campaign of 1831-1832?
The Anti-Masonic party
What was the anti-masonic party's platform?
The Anti-Masonic Party was founded in 1828 in upstate New York, capitalizing on the negative sentiment towards Freemasons after William Morgan, a Mason himself, was kidnapped and supposed dead because he attempted to publish information on Masonic secrets. The party introduced the concept of nominating committees in 1831, nominating former Attorney General William Wirt to run for president. He did not win the election the following year, and ironically split the opposition against Andrew Jackson, aiding his victory. Andrew Jackson was a primary enemy of the Anti-Masonic Party.
Is colin Powell a freemason?
No, he is not, despite the claims of many anti-masonic websites.
What was the Anti-Masonic Party's contribution to the American political process?
In 1831, the Anti-Masonic party nominated William Wirt to run for president; in the process, it became the first American political party to select a presidential candidate by means of a national convention.
What was the effect of the anti masonic party?
attacked secret societies and promoted moral religious reforms
Where to join freemason in Lahore Pakistan?
Go to India. The Government of Pakistan continues to be anti-Masonic.
In 1828 what new political parties were there?
The Anti-Masonic Party and the Nullifier Party. Both short lived.
