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Young Republican Historical Perspective
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The Young Republicans are the
oldest political youth organization in the United States.
The first organized effort of the Young Republicans began in New
York City in 1859; three years after the Republican Party
selected its first presidential candidate. A year later,
the YRs played a critical role in helping elect President
Lincoln.
In 1931 the YRs were organized nationally. West Point graduate
George H. Olmsted began to attract the attention of the leaders
of the national Republican Party, and he was invited to meet
with President Herbert Hoover at the White House.
President Hoover, so
impressed with his visit with Olmsted, asked the young man to
head the Young Republican division of the Republican Party,
which Olmsted accepted. In 1935, the Young Republican division
officially became the Young Republican National Federation, and
Olmsted was elected the first president of our national
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Taking The Next Step
Forward
(Left
to Right): Carrie Bentley, Holly Burnside, Rocky Peck, Michelle
Drain,
Mike Howerton, Jeremy Taitt, and Ashley Stinnett
The YRs have a solid record of
producing future Republican Party leaders - including Governors,
Senators, Congressmen, nationally recognized campaign consultants, and
community leaders.
The West Virginia Federation of
Young Republicans are looking forward to working with all of you to
build a successful organization for young adults here in West
Virginia.
A group of likeminded
individuals, in which we will provide essential grassroots support
for our Republican candidates and conservative issues, produce
future Republican Party leaders, and provide a great opportunity for
interaction among members that allows for the exchange of ideas,
networking, and friendships that will last a lifetime.
Through recruiting, training and mobilizing people, the YRs present
opportunities for ordinary people to do extraordinary things.
Through community involvement in political issues, charitable
projects, and participation in political campaigns, the YRs will
work to improve our community.
The YRs will provide different opportunities for different people.
No matter what your long-term goals maybe, the YRs will serve as the
building blocks for a successful future in our great state of West
Virginia.
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