Democratic Party history
Published On: Sep 26 2012 04:46:39 PM PDT
Updated On: Sep 27 2012 03:23:33 AM PDT
The Democratic Party is one of the oldest political parties in the world. Take a look at the key leaders, dates and policies that make up the history of the Democratic Party.
Harry S. Truman Library
With the election of Harry Truman, Democrats began the fight to bring down the final barriers of race and gender. Truman integrated the military and oversaw the reconstruction of Europe by establishing the Marshall Plan and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Truman's leadership paved the way for civil rights leaders who followed.
