Ripon, Wisconsin: Republican Party - 163 Years Ago

One hundred sixty-three years ago today, the first meeting of the Republican Party was held in Ripon, Wisconsin.

Happy Birthday to the Republican Party, birthplace in Ripon, WI. Let's keep reforming! pic.twitter.com/Yaa1GF1TU1

— Scott Walker (@ScottWalker) March 20, 2017

History: Republicans united against slavery, countering the pro-slavery Democrats.

Yup. Democrats in the United States have a long, documented history of oppression and intolerance.