Who Founded the Democratic Party?

The video explores the history and evolution of the Democratic Party in the United States. It begins with the origins of political parties post-American Revolution, highlighting the split of the Democratic-Republican Party into the Democratic and Whig parties. The Democratic Party's early beliefs, symbolized by the donkey, are discussed, along with its split over slavery during the Civil War. The video covers the party's limited success until the New Deal era under Franklin D. Roosevelt, which marked significant reforms. It concludes with modern achievements, including the nomination of Barack Obama, reflecting the party's ongoing evolution.

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