This comprehensive history traces the origins and evolution of the Republican Party, from its founding in Wisconsin in 1854 to its status as a major political force in the United States. Author Eugene Virgil Smalley provides detailed analysis of key events and figures, including Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, and Ronald Reagan. The book also includes a fascinating history of Minnesota politics and the contributions of Republican leaders from that state. A must-read for anyone interested in American politics. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.