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ABOUT THE GOP < HOME |
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George W. Bush
43rd President of the United States. MORE
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Dick Cheney
Vice President of the United States MORE
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Mike Duncan
Chairman, Republican National Committee MORE
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Jo Ann Davidson
Co-Chairman, Republican National Committee MORE
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GOP History
The Republican Party was born in the early 1850's by anti-slavery activists and individuals who believed that government should grant western lands to settlers free of charge.
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The 2004 Republican Platform was adopted on August 30, 2004 by the delegates to the 2004 Republican National Convention in New York, New York.
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A favorite of headline writers, GOP dates back to the 1870s and '80s. The abbreviation was cited in a New York Herald story on October 15, 1884; "' The G.O.P. Doomed,' shouted the Boston Post.... The Grand Old Party is in condition to inquire...."
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This symbol of the party was born in the imagination of cartoonist Thomas Nast and first appeared in Harper's Weekly on November 7, 1874. An 1860 issue of Railsplitter and an 1872 cartoon in Harper's Weekly connected elephants with Republicans, but it was Nast who provided the party with its symbol.
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The Rules Of The Republican Party As adopted by the 2004 Republican National Convention August 30, 2004
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The GOP community is broad and diverse, and united in building a stronger America for generations to come. Several groups are working with us for the Party agenda. Find out more and get involved. |
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Rising Tide: The Magazine Of The Republican National Committee - Fall 2004
It’s an incredible time for the Republican Party. Our 2004 National Convention aptly reflected the state of our party—it has never been stronger, more unified or more prepared to deliver on the agenda set forth by President Bush in his inaugural address.
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View photos of your favorite leaders and your fellow Party activists working to grow the GOP. |
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The RNC Counsel's Office provides valuable legal services for the RNC, its officers, members, Republican state parties, and GOP Committees.
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