History and Policies of the Republican Party

Conservatism is the holding of political views that favor free enterprise, private ownership, and socially conservative ideas. Which means that they there political views faver free enterprise, private ownership, and socially conservative ideas. The Republican Party is also widely known as the GOP (the grand old party) 1870s. It is one of the two main political parties in the U. S. The other is the democrats. In the 19th century the republicans were against slavery. They got the all the territories in the U. S. and completely abolished slavery. During the 20th and 21st century they came to be associated with laissez-faire capitalism, low taxes, and conservative social policies. There logo is the elephant and has been since the 1870´s.

Republicans stand for most issues. They believe that the federal government should not be a big part of the people’s life. Most republicans believe all taxes should be low and they also think government should spend less time on social programs. They believe that there should be less government intervention in business economy.

Homeland security

In January of 2016 they Prioritize investments in the U. S. nuclear deterrent. In august of 2012 they there should be No aerial surveillance over US soil. They also that the U. S. should Privatize the TSA and end frisking. Also they the U. S. should of Responded to proliferation of transnational terrorism. And last they the U. S. National Military Strategy should be to deter rogue aggression.

Immigration

In April of 2017 The GOP study said be comprehensive policy opposes that. In January of 2016 they thought A porous border puts our nation at risk. In March of 2013 the GOP ignores fact of increasing ethnic minorities. In August of 2012 they seat to make E-verify mandatory nationwide.

Gun control

In August of 2012 they said we had the Right to obtain and store ammunition without registration. In September of 2004 they opened more public land to hunting on. In September of 2004 they said that we needed No frivolous gun lawsuits, and no gun license.

In August of 2000 they said they would protect the right to bear arms.

Jobs

In June of 2016 Obama Care slowed employment growth and discouraged full time work. In June of 2016 NLRB was skewed in favor of special-interest unions. In august of 2012 they Supported employee ownership over union elites. In august of 2012 the best jobs program had significant economic growth.

Families & children

In June of 2016 they Linked child-support enforcement to workforce development. In June of 2016 they said a Head Start does not deliver lasting results to at-risk kids. In May of 2013 they Made a common cause with pro-family Hispanics.

On July 6, 1854 an anti-slavery state convention was held in Michigan. It was a hot day which forced a large crowd of people outside to a nearby oak grove. There the first statewide candidates were selected for what had become the Republican Party.

The group was United because of their desire to abolish slavery, in Jackson they had said we will cooperate and be known as REPUBLICANS because of that smaller groups had gathered in private settings like the schoolhouse in Ripon, Wisconsin. But when they met in Jackson it became the first ever mass gathering of the Republican Party.

Republican was chosen, hinting to Thomas Jefferson’s Democratic-Republican Party and was made knows as a commitment to the certain rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

March 20, 1854 first republican meeting in pipon.

July 6, 1854 under the oaks convention. January 1, 1863 president Abraham Lincoln issues emancipation proclamation.

January 31, 1865 republican controlled 38th congress passes the 13th Amendment abolishing slavery.

January 13, 1866 with unanimous republican support and against intense democrat opposition, congress passed the 14th amendment.

March 1, 1872 republican controlled 42nd congress established Yellowstone as first national park.

December 9, 1872 first African American governor, Pinckney Pinchback inaugurated.

April 2, 1917 first woman in congress, rep. Jeannette Rankin was sworn in.

May 21, 1919 republican controlled 66th congress passed the 19th amendment guaranteeing women the right to vote.

June 2, 1924 republican controlled 68th congress and president Calvin Coolidge grant citizenship to Native Americans.

December 7, 1928 first Hispanic U. S. Senator, Senator Octaviano Larrazolo was sworn in.

January 3, 1949 market chase smith becomes the first woman to serve in both the senate and house of representatives.

May 17, 1954 Brown v Board of Education strikes down racial segregation in public schools; majority decision written by Chief Justice Earl Warren, former governor and vice presidential nominee.

September 9, 1957 president Dwight Eisenhower signs the 1957 Civil Rights Act.

August 21, 1959 first Asian American U. S. senator, Hiram Fong is seated.

June 10, 1964 Senate passes the 1964 Civil Rights Act when the Republican leader, Everett Dirksen (R-IL), defeats Democrat filibuster.

September 25, 1981 Sandra Day O’Connor, appointed by President Reagan, becomes first woman on the Supreme Court.

June 12, 1987 President Ronald Reagan calls for liberation of East Europeans from Communism with “Tear Down This Wall” speech.