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Democratic Party Founded
Thomas Jefferson founded the Democratic Party in 1792 -
Democratic-Rebublican Party
In 1798, the "party of the common man" was officially named the Democratic-Republican Party -
Jefferson elected
In 1800 Elected Jefferson as the first Democratic President of the United States -
James Madison was president
Jefferson served two distinguishes terms and was followed by James Madison in 1808 -
British War
Helping reaffirm American Independence by defeating the British in the war of 1812 -
James Monroe
James Monroe was elected president in 1816 and led the nation through a time commonly known as "The Era of Good Feeling." -
National Convention
The Party held its first National Convention in 1832 nad nominated President Jackson for his second term -
simplified
The National Convention simplified the Partys name to the Democratic Party -
Democratic National Committee
In 1848, the National Convention establishes the Democratic National Committee -
Woodrow Wilson
In 1912, Woodrow Wilson became the first Democratic president of the 20th Century -
President John, F. Kennedy
In the 1960's, President J.F.K. challenged an optimistic nation to build on its great history -
Jimmy Carter
In 1976, Jimmy Carter was elected president, helping to restore the nations trust in government following Watergate scandal -
Bill Clinton
In 1992, Arkansas Governor Bill Clinton was elected the 42nd President of the United States -
Deficit Reduction Act
The Deficit Reduction Act of 1993-------- passed by both the House and Senate wothout a single Republican vote------ put America on the road to fiscal responsibility and led to the end of the perennial budgets deficits -
Bill Clinton
In 1996, Predient Bill Clinton became the first Democratic president reelsected since Roosevelt in 1936 -
Senate and House seats
In the 2000 elections, Democrats netted 4 additional Senate Seats, an additional House seat, and one additional gubernatorial seat -
regained control
In 2001, Democrats regained control of the senate