jan 8, 1828 - Democratic Party Founded by Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren when supporters of Thomas Jefferson started using the name "Republican to emphasize the anti aristocratic policies. Democrats believe in equality for all fronts, and equal opportunity despite race, region, sex, or sexual orientation. An example of a law passed because of this is Gay Marrige.
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jan 8, 1828
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~ 197 years ago