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Posted on 07/07/2010 8:29:04 AM PDT by Mobile Vulgus
Under the OaksIn 1854, the Democrats in control of the 33rd Congress were moving toward passage of their Kansas-Nebraska Act, allowing slavery to expand into the western territories. Championing the bill was Stephen Douglas, the senator who would be the Democratic Party's 1860 presidential nominee. The Democrat President at the time, Franklin Pierce, said he would sign the bill into law. The Democratic Party had chosen to promote slavery.
Amid the intense reaction, a grassroots movement similar to the Tea Parties sprang up to oppose the extension of slavery. At town meetings and demonstrations, anti-slavery activists voiced their opposition to the 'Slave-ocrats' and organized the Republican Party.
On July 6, 1854, the Republican Party held in Jackson, Michigan the GOP's first state convention. So many people attended – over 10,000 – that the meeting was held outdoors, Under the Oaks.
I live in Jackson County Michigan. The monument is deep in the heart of the hood these days. Used to be a black neighborhood but now it’s primarily hispanic.
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Thanks Mobile Vulgus.On July 6, 1854, the Republican Party held in Jackson, Michigan the GOP's first state convention. So many people attended -- over 10,000 -- that the meeting was held outdoors, Under the Oaks.To all -- please ping me to other topics which are appropriate for the GGG list. |
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