Noun
a former political party in the United States; active in the 1850s to keep power out of the hands of immigrants and Roman Catholics
Source: WordNetAttempts were made to refute it through friends and colleagues, but the issue persisted throughout the campaign and might have cost Frémont the support of a number of American Party members. Source: Internet
Ballot Access: Arkansas (6 Electoral) The American Party nominated Robert J. Smith for President and Doris Feimer for Vice President. Source: Internet
The American Party nominated Percy L. Greaves, Jr. for President and Frank L. Varnum for Vice President. Source: Internet
During the convention, the party name was changed from the American Party to the American Prohibition Party. Source: Internet
He traveled throughout northern states in the spring and gave an address entitled "The American Party - Its Principles and Its Claims." Source: Internet
In 1845, the party changed its name to the Native American Party. Source: Internet