Republican Party (United States) (Cherry, Plum, and Chrysanthemum)

The Republican Party, also referred to as the GOP (abbreviation for Grand Old Party), is one of the two biggest political parties in the United States of America, the other being the Progressive Party. The Republican Party was founded by the anti-slavery activists, economic modernizers, ex-National Republicans, ex-Free Soilers and Whigs in 1854.

The party's platform is generally based upon American conservatism, in contrast to the Progressive Party, whose members endorse more progressive policies. The party shifted toward right after its progressive wing formed the Progressive Party in 1920s. In addition to advocating for conservative economic policies, the Republican Party is socially conservative and seeks to uphold traditional values based largely on Judeo-Christian ethics.