Invest in the future of the Republican Party

The 1964 Society

National TARS was founded in December 1964 in the wake of Senator Barry Goldwater's campaign for President of the United States. Although Goldwater did not win the presidency, his campaign inspired a generation of young Americans and helped launch the modern conservative movement.

Determined to continue that momentum, high school students across the country organized to support Republican principles and become active leaders in their communities. From that vision, the Teen Age Republicans (TARS) was born.

For more than 60 years, National TARS has served as the training ground for the next generation of Republican leaders. Hundreds of thousands of students have developed leadership skills, gained campaign experience, and built lifelong connections through TARS. Our alumni have gone on to serve in elected office, work on political campaigns, lead businesses, strengthen local communities, and champion conservative values across America.

An Investment in Tomorrow's Republican Leaders

The future of the Republican Party depends on preparing the next generation today.

Every chapter started, every student trained, and every young leader inspired helps build a stronger Republican Party for decades to come. Your support ensures that conservative students have the resources, mentorship, and opportunities they need to become tomorrow's candidates, campaign managers, party leaders, business executives, and community advocates.

By becoming a member of the 1964 Society, you are doing more than making a monthly gift—you are making an investment in the future of the Republican Party.

With a recurring contribution of $19.64 per month, you will honor the year TARS was founded while helping expand our mission to reach more students in more communities across America.

As a 1964 Society Member, You will Receive:

  • Sponsor Your Alma Mater
    Become the official National TARS sponsor for the high school you attended—or another high school of your choice. If a TARS chapter does not currently exist there, National TARS will actively work to establish one.

  • Invitation to the Annual 1964 Society Gala in Washington, D.C.

  • Invitation to the Annual TARS Congressional Reception, attended by Republican Members of Congress.

  • Sponsor Recognition at the TARS Congressional Reception.

  • Sponsor Recognition in the National TARS newsletter.

  • Exclusive Invitations to additional special events and leadership gatherings throughout the year.

Help Shape the Next Generation

For over six decades, TARS has invested in young Republicans before they became elected officials, party leaders, entrepreneurs, and community servants. Your support ensures that this legacy continues for generations to come.

Join the 1964 Society today and help build the future of the Republican Party—one student, one chapter, and one leader at a time.

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