Grand National Republican Banner
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Grand National Republican Banner
Grand National Republican Banner. Free Labor, Free Speech, Free Territory. John Charles Fremont (1813-1890), William L. (William Lewis) Dayton (1807-1864)
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This striking political banner, emblazoned with the slogans "Free Labor, Free Speech, Free Territory," represents the Grand National Republican Party and its presidential candidates, John C. Fremont and William L. Dayton, during the tumultuous election year of 1856. The Grand National Republicans were a splinter group of the Republican Party, formed in opposition to the Kansas-Nebraska Act and the expansion of slavery into new territories. Fremont, an explorer and military officer, was a strong advocate for abolition and free labor, making him an ideal candidate for the party. Dayton, a lawyer and politician from Ohio, served as Fremont's running mate. The banner's bold design features portraits of the two candidates, framed by the American flag and the motto "Free Labor, Free Speech, Free Territory." These slogans reflected the party's commitment to protecting individual freedoms and opposing the expansion of slavery. The banner's vibrant colors and dynamic composition reflect the excitement and intensity of the election season, as well as the deep divisions that were tearing the country apart. The Grand National Republicans faced a difficult road to victory, as they were competing against the Democratic Party, which was strongly pro-slavery, and the newly formed American Party, which was anti-immigrant and also opposed to the expansion of slavery. Despite their efforts, Fremont and Dayton ultimately lost the election to Democrat James Buchanan. However, their campaign helped to galvanize the anti-slavery movement and paved the way for the eventual victory of the Republican Party in the 1860 election and the end of slavery in the United States.
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