Federalist Party (jan 1, 1791 – jan 1, 1824)
Description:
The Federalist Party was the first political party in the United States. Under Alexander Hamilton, it dominated the national government from 1791 to 1801. It became a minority party while keeping its stronghold in New England and made a brief resurgence by opposing the War of 1812.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1791
jan 1, 1824
~ 33 years