The Republican Party, also known as the Grand Old Party, is a right-wing populist and neo-nationalist political party in the United States, sitting on the right-wing to far-right of the political spec
Donald Trump, the 45th (2017–2021) and 47th (since 2025) president
An 1874 cartoon by Thomas Nast, featuring the first notable appearance of the Republican elephant
U.S. representative Thaddeus Stevens, considered a leader of the Radical Republicans, was a fierce opponent of slavery and discrimination against African Americans.
Ronald Reagan speaks in support of Republican presidential candidate Barry Goldwater during the 1964 presidential campaign.
The Democratic Party is a liberal political party in the United States, sitting on the center to center-left of the political spectrum. Founded in 1828, it is the world's oldest active political party
Republican Party (United States)
…party in the United States, sitting on the right-wing to far-right of the political spectrum. Founded in 1854, it emerged as the main rival of the Democratic Party in the 1850s, and the two parties have dominated American politics since then. The Republican Party was founded in 1854 by anti-slavery activists who…
Andrew Jackson was the seventh president (1829–1837) and the first Democratic president.
Martin Van Buren was the eighth president (1837–1841).
James K. Polk was the 11th president (1845–1849). He significantly extended the territory of the United States.
Stephen A. Douglas was a United States senator for Illinois.