1868 Republican National Convention

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:historical_event
gptkbp:attendees delegates from various states
gptkbp:date May 20-21, 1868
gptkbp:governed_by gptkb:George_W._Julian
gptkbp:historical_significance marked the rise of Ulysses S. Grant in politics
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 1868 Republican National Convention
gptkbp:key_issues Reconstruction policies
gptkbp:location gptkb:Chicago,_Illinois
gptkbp:notable_inductees gptkb:Ulysses_S._Grant
gptkb:Schuyler_Colfax
gptkbp:notable_members gptkb:Carl_Schurz
gptkbp:notable_performers gptkb:James_G._Blaine
gptkbp:party gptkb:Republican_Party
gptkbp:platform Republican Party platform of 1868
gptkbp:preceded_by gptkb:1864_Republican_National_Convention
gptkbp:resolution support for education
support for veterans
support for community development
support for youth programs
support for women's suffrage
support for LGBTQ+ rights
support for scientific research
support for infrastructure development
support for rural development
support for labor rights
support for racial equality
support for immigration reform
support for civil rights
support for social welfare programs
support for disability rights
support for economic stability
support for public safety
support for housing initiatives
support for agricultural development
support for environmental conservation
support for urban development
support for Native American rights
support for peace initiatives
support for railroads
support for civil liberties
support for economic equality
support for social justice
support for cultural preservation
support for grassroots movements
support for community engagement
support for gender equality
support for economic recovery
support for public health
support for accountability in government
support for charitable organizations
support for philanthropy
support for transparency in government
support for volunteerism
support for anti-corruption measures
support for civic engagement
support for rule of law
support for ethical governance
support for electoral reform
support for technological advancement
support for international trade
support for economic opportunity
support for historical education
support for non-profit organizations
support for the 15th Amendment
support for national unity
support for public accountability
support for civil service reform
support for land grants
support for human rights.
support for constitutional rights
support for good governance
support for democratic participation
support for foreign policy reforms
support for responsible governance
support for senior citizen programs
gptkbp:resulted_in Grant's election as President
gptkbp:significant_event first national convention after the Civil War
gptkbp:succeeded_by gptkb:1872_Republican_National_Convention
gptkbp:voting_method majority vote
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:1870_Republican_National_Convention
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7