Republican President and Hero Abraham Lincoln
About us...
The Young Republicans (YRs) are the oldest political youth
organization in the United States. Important to the growth of the
Republican Party, the YRs reach out to registered Republicans, 18 to
40 years of age, and provide them with better political knowledge
and understanding of the issues of the day.
The first organized effort of the YRs 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 Abraham Lincoln, the first Republican President in
American history.
It was not until 1931 that 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 did. In 1935, the Young Republican division officially
became the Young Republican National Federation (YRNF), and the YRNF
elected Olmsted as the organization's first president.
Since its creation, the YRNF has established itself as the premier
Republican grassroots organization in the nation, providing
essential grassroots support for Republican candidates and
conservative issues on the local, state and national levels.
The YRNF has a solid record of producing future Republican Party
leaders - including Governors, Senators, Congressmen, nationally
recognized campaign consultants, and community leaders.
Through recruiting, training and mobilizing people, the YRNF
presents an opportunity for ordinary people to do extraordinary
things. Through community involvement in political issues,
charitable projects and participation in political campaigns, YRs
work to improve the world in which we live.
While the YRs are best known for political activism and service to
our communities, YR events also provide a great opportunity for
interaction amongst membership. This interaction allows for the
exchange of ideas, networking, and friendships that will last a
lifetime.
The YRs provide different opportunities for different people. No
matter what your long-term goals may be, the YRs serve as the
building blocks for a successful future.
