The 1856 National Convention of the Republican Party of the United States opened in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on June 17. It nominated General John C. Fremont for the office of the President and appointed a Republican National Committee. This article is about the modern United States Republican Party. ... Motto: Philadelphia maneto (Let brotherly love continue) Nickname: City of Brotherly Love, Philly, the Quaker City Map Political Statistics Founded October 27, 1682 Incorporated October 25, 1701 County Philadelphia County Mayor John F. Street (D) Geographic Statistics Area  - Total  - Land  - Water 369 km² (143 mi²) 350 km² (135 mi²) 20... June 17 is the 168th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (169th in leap years), with 197 days remaining. ... John C. Frémont John Charles Frémont (January 21, 1813-July 13, 1890), birth name John Charles Fremon [Harvey, p. ... For the pop band, see Presidents of the United States of America. ... Bush/Cheney, 2004 Campaign Manager Ken Mehlman is the current Chairman of the RNC. The Republican National Committee (RNC) provides national leadership for the Republican Party of the United States. ...

The Convention's location and date were determined during an informal convention in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on February 22 and February 23. Pittsburgh as viewed from Mount Washington Pittsburgh is the second-largest city in Pennsylvania, United States, and the county seat of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ... February 22 is the 53rd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... February 23 is the 54th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ...