The GOP Convention is set to take place at the Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee, USA. Delegates attending the Republican National Convention are looking forward to exploring the city and its rich history. The California GOP delegation, led by Jessica Patterson, plans to visit the Harley-Davidson Museum as part of their tour. The museum, which opened 16 years ago, showcases over 450 Harley-Davidson motorcycles and artifacts from the company’s history.
Harley-Davidson, founded in Milwaukee in 1903, has grown into one of the world’s largest motorcycle companies, producing 163,000 bikes in 2023. The brand has become a symbol of American freedom and individualism, making it popular among GOP politicians and supporters. Senators like Joni Ernst and Republican former Vice President Mike Pence are known for their love of Harley-Davidson motorcycles.
The Republican Party, like Harley-Davidson, has its roots in Wisconsin. Founded in Ripon in 1854, the GOP was established to oppose the spread of slavery in the American West. The party held its first national convention in Pittsburgh in 1856 and nominated Abraham Lincoln for president in 1860.
The RNC is expected to draw over 50,000 visitors to Milwaukee, where the convention will take place from July 15 to July 18, 2024. The event promises to be a celebration of American history and values, with delegates eager to explore the city and its iconic landmarks like the Harley-Davidson Museum.