The National Republican Club of Capitol Hill, commonly known as the Capitol Hill Club, is a
private club for
Republicans
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Political ideology
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** Republicanism, the ideology in support of republics or agains ...
in
Washington, D.C.
History
It was established in 1951 by former
New Jersey Congressman
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James C. Auchincloss
James Coats Auchincloss (January 19, 1885 – October 2, 1976) was an American businessman and Republican Party politician who represented northern coastal region of New Jersey in the United States House of Representatives from 1943–196 ...
, who with 100 other members formed the club, which is now "one of the most popular gathering spots in Washington for lawmakers, government officials and other members of the political establishment."
The club is a distinct and separate organization from the
Republican National Committee and has no official affiliation to the committee or the party.
The Capitol Hill Club is located at 300 First St SE on
Capitol Hill
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in
southeastern Washington 20003, less than two blocks from the
United States Capitol and across from the
Capitol South Metro station. It is the former home of
John S. McCain Jr.
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The son of a naval officer, ...
and
Roberta McCain.
See also
*
List of American gentlemen's clubs
References
External links
*{{Official website, http://www.capitolhillclub.org
1951 establishments in Washington, D.C.
Clubs and societies in the United States
Organizations based in Washington, D.C.
Republican Party (United States) organizations
Gentlemen's clubs in the United States