In the US, there are two main political forces. These are Democrats and Republicans. In another way, the Republican Party (USA) is called the Great Old Party.
History of creation
Создание Республиканской партии в США состоялось February 28, 1854. In the city of Ripon (Wisconsin) took place the union of two political organizations. It was the party of the Free Land and the fraction "Conscience" from the Whigs.
Организации объединились как противники рабства.Representatives of the new political force reflected the interests of the industrialists of the Northern part of the United States. They became a serious counterbalance to the Democratic Party, which relied on the planters and slave owners of the South.
Having come to power in the North, they advocated the abolitionslavery and engaged in the distribution of "free" land to everyone. By "free" was meant the land on which the Indians lived, but no one took them into account.
During the Civil War, the reasons for whichlargely associated with the confrontation between the economically developed North and the non-developing South, whose planters used slaves from Africa for work, Republicans came to power.
They were leading on presidential and parliamentaryThe election is almost 50 years old until 1912. At this time there is a split in the RP and the Theodore Roosevelt Progressive Party comes out of it. Democratic forces will control the political life of the United States with short breaks until 1968.
The collapse of the ER connected with the resignation of President RichardNixon in the mid 70s of the twentieth century. After a few years, everything changed. Further development is associated with the activities of President Ronald Reagan. In his time, the party was updated.
Symbols
Any organization has symbols that are appropriate.use during the election campaign. The Republican Party (USA) considers this an elephant. This animal will personify the power of organization. The symbol of the US Republican Party is usually depicted in red. The unofficial color of the RP is red. It is known that in European culture it symbolizes courage and bravery. In addition, he is on the flag of the United States.
Ideology
By political orientation Republicans are moderately right. The main objectives of the US Republican Party:
- tax cuts, government spending on education and medicine, the country's budget deficit;
- increased spending on national security and weapons;
- the struggle for morality, national and family values;
- preservation of the possibility of applying the death penalty, owning and carrying a firearm;
- restriction of abortion;
- countering the increase in the minimum wage, research in the field of cloning, the introduction of euthanasia, the creation of trade unions in non-state enterprises;
- pursuing a more aggressive foreign policy.
According to the Republicans, it is necessaryminimize government involvement in the economy. In doing so, they come up with limitations in the lives of many people. So they advocate restriction of abortion, same-sex marriage, pornography, prostitution. Interesting is the conviction of the Republic of Poland that the fight against global warming is supported by democrats for the sake of propaganda of their own forces. Any measures to protect the environment, in their opinion, should be put on the back burner if this hampers business development.
US Presidents
With the advent of the Republican Party, many presidents have changed. Among them were 18 representatives of this political force.
The list of the most famous presidents (the US Republican Party) is presented in the table. There are 4 of them, but each is a bright political figure.
Number in the list of US presidents | Last name | Years of government |
16 | Abraham Lincoln | 1861-1865 (1503 days) |
34 | Dwight Eisenhower | 1953-1961 (2922 days) |
40 | Ronald reagan | 1981-1989 (2922 days) |
43 | George Bush (Jr.) | 2001-2009 (2922 days) |
First Republican President
Abraham Lincoln is considered the first Republican president. His name is forever associated with the destruction of slavery in the United States.
He grew up in an impoverished farming family, and he started earning early with physical labor. He attended school for no more than a year, but this was enough to engage in further self-education.
After meeting with Justice of the Peace, Lincoln got carried awayright I tried myself in different positions - from the captain in the militia against the Indians to the land surveyor. Finally, at age 26, he was elected to the Legislative Assembly (Illinois). He joined the Whig supporters.
A year later, Lincoln passed the exam and became a lawyer. He led the practice of law for 23 years.
In 1856, Abraham Lincoln entersThe Republican Party, which opposed slavery. He believed that every state should solve this issue on its own, but he was against the spread of slavery throughout the country. Thanks to his moderate views on slavery, he was nominated as a presidential candidate in the elections of 1860. The Republican and Democratic parties of the USA have nominated their candidates.
The victory of Lincoln was associated primarily with the support of the North, as well as with a split in the Democratic Party.
His rule is associated with the subsequent Civil War between the North and the South, which ended with the adoption of the 13th Amendment to the US Constitution on the abolition of slavery in the country.
Линкольн был убит выстрелом в голову в 1865 году.His tragic death contributed to the creation of a halo of a martyr around his name, who at the cost of his own life reunited the country and freed the slaves.
He is considered one of the four presidents who determined the historical development of the United States. He is the first leader of the US Republican Party.
Dwight Eisenhower
The 34th president was state and militarya doer After graduation, Dwight Eisenhower studied at the military academy. In political activities, he often quoted Abraham Lincoln. Once he even painted a portrait of his beloved president.
During the opening of the Second Front in 1944, Eisenhower was appointed the Supreme Commander of the expeditionary forces. After the war, he continued his friendship with Marshal Zhukov.
Dwight Eisenhower began to run for president instead of Nixon, who was accused of corruption. It was a big blow to Republicans. His work he had to correct the situation.
Having come to power, he could:
- end the unpopular war in Korea;
- stop the practice of persecution for leftist convictions;
- to organize the construction of an interstate highway system.
After finishing the presidential term, he withdrew from politics.
Ronald reagan
Famous actor, radio host and 40th presidentThe USA was born in a family that constantly moved. After school, he entered college at the Faculty of Economics and Sociology. From studies he was interested in social life and sports.
The beginning of his career is associated with 1932, when heworked as a sports commentator on the radio. Five years later, he signed a contract with the Warner Brothers Film Studio as an actor. His film career consists of 54 feature films.
As an actor, he collaborated with the FBI. His task was to report on those workers who sympathize with the Communists.
In political life, Reagan was originallya democrat, he admired the activities of Franklin Roosevelt. However, over time, his views changed. In subsequent presidential campaigns, he supported Dwight Eisenhower and Richard Nixon.
He described his views in speeches independently.Thanks to the charisma in 1966, he was promoted to governor of California. In 1970, he was re-elected for a second term. During this time, his views as a politician finally formed, he became a supporter of non-interference of the state in the economy.
He attempted to become president in 1976. In this he was supported by the US Republican Party. After becoming president, he lasted two terms. His policy was called "Reaganomics".
George Bush
The 43rd President of the United States was the son of President George W.W. Bush Therefore, he is often called George W. Bush.
Его президентство связано с серией терактов, which took place on September 11, 2001. He declared a war against terrorism. He was very popular and was re-elected for a second term. However, his popularity gradually declined due to an aggressive foreign policy.
The current leader of the US Republican Party
Since 2009, the leader has been Michael Steele. Republicans are gradually increasing the number of representatives in the Senate.
