The Republican Party presidential primaries and caucuses are indirect elections in which voters cast ballots for a slate of delegates to the 2016 Republican National Convention; these delegates in turn directly elect the Republican Party's presidential nominee. Rand Paul, U.S. Senator from Kentucky since 2011 (campaign). 2  Marco Rubio, U.S. Senator from Florida since 2011; Florida Speaker of the House 2007â2008 (campaign). 3  Rick Santorum, U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania 1995â2007; U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania 1991-1995; presidential candidate in 2012 (campaign).
Battle of Saratoga The Battle of Saratoga secured a critical French alliance for the Americans during the American Revolution, providing monetary and military support to outlast the British. Contents
The battle of Gettysburg (July 1-3, 1863) is considered the turning point of the Civil War. Gen. Robert E. Lee's defeat by the Army of the Potomac forced his Confederate forces to retreat; they never recovered. Lee was emboldened by his victory in Chancellorsville, Va., in May 1863 and hoped to solidify his seeming advantage in Gettysburg.