The Republican Party was founded to oppose pro-slavery Democrats 170 years ago today.On March 20, 1854, a bunch of people opposed to slavery gathered together in Ripon, WI to form the Republican Party. Their goal was to counter the southern Democrats who supported slavery. pic.twitter.com/5W9NxKluAP
— Scott Walker (@ScottWalker) March 20, 2024
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Birthplace of the Republican Party - Ripon, Wisconsin
Posted by Mary at 3/20/2024 07:01:00 PM
Labels: Democrats, History, Republicans, Slavery, Wisconsin
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