Political Parties, 1789-1880 | Book or Pamphlet | Wisconsin Historical Society

Book or Pamphlet

Political Parties, 1789-1880

Political Parties, 1789-1880 | Book or Pamphlet | Wisconsin Historical Society
Foldout chart illustrating the political parties of the United States, beginning with the colonial era. The explanation on the chart is as follows:<p>The space at the bottom contains the names of the Congresses. The colors above show the Sessions of each Congress. When the color begins the Session begins; when the color disappears the Session closes. The colors in the central space show, for each Session, the party which had a majority in the Senate; the colors in the bottom space show the party which had a majority in the House. When a House is doubtful the colors show the two rival parties. [See 1st Session of V. Congress.] The colors indicate the parties as in the diagram.<p>From Walter R. Houghton's <i>Conspectus of the History of Political Parties and the Federal Government</i>.
DESCRIPTION
Foldout chart illustrating the political parties of the United States, beginning with the colonial era. The explanation on the chart is as follows:

The space at the bottom contains the names of the Congresses. The colors above show the Sessions of each Congress. When the color begins the Session begins; when the color disappears the Session closes. The colors in the central space show, for each Session, the party which had a majority in the Senate; the colors in the bottom space show the party which had a majority in the House. When a House is doubtful the colors show the two rival parties. [See 1st Session of V. Congress.] The colors indicate the parties as in the diagram.

From Walter R. Houghton's Conspectus of the History of Political Parties and the Federal Government.

RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:105592
Creation Date:circa 1880
Creator Name:Houghton, Walter R.
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Collection Name:Library Collection
Genre:Book or Pamphlet
Original Format Type:prints, photomechanical
Original Format Number:JK 2262 H8
Original Dimensions:56 x 13.5 inches
SUBJECTS
Books
Democratic Party (U.S.)
Political parties
Republican Party (U.S. : 1792-1828)
Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- )

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