In The Republican Evolution, Kenneth Janda examines every Republican platform since 1856 as well as candidate statements and historical sources, to trace the evolution of the party’s positions on topics such as states’ rights, trade, taxation, regulation, law and order, immigration, environmental protection, and voting rights.
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June 17, 1850
Zachary Taylor
To the Senate of the United States:
I have received a copy of the resolution of the Senate of the 11th June instant, requesting me "to inform the Senate whether any orders have been issued to any military officer or officers at Santa Fe to hold possession against the authority of Texas, or in any way to embarrass or prevent the exercise of her jurisdiction over that cou...
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