jan 1, 1792 - Dem-Rep

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Democrat-Republican Party formed by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison in 1791/92

- stark opposition to the Federalists, controlled Presidency from 1801-25

- split into two parties in 1824: Democratic Party & National Republican Party (dissolved 1833)

- Democratic Party formed 1825 by Andrew Jackson (Prez from 1829-37) -> mascot = donkey, stubborn “jackass”

- Which party was founded 1833 in opposition? Whig Party
- In 1850s, its members (e.g. Lincoln) formed Republican Party / GOP (the grand old Party) -> mascot = elephant

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