The Democratic Party is the oldest political party in the United States and among the oldest political parties in the world. It traces its roots to 1792, when followers of Thomas Jefferson adopted the name Republican to emphasize their anti-monarchical views.

Nigerian Democratic Leaders
- *Nnamdi Azikiwe (1904-1996)*: First President of Nigeria (1963-1966).
- *Olusegun Obasanjo (1937-present)*: President of Nigeria (1999-2007).
- *Goodluck Jonathan (1957-present)*: President of Nigeria (2010-2015).

Jacinda Ardern (1980-present)*: Prime Minister of New Zealand (2017-2023), known for her compassionate leadership.

Contemporary Era (20th-21st century)
- *Angela Merkel (1954-present)*: First female Chancellor of Germany (2005-2021).
- *Barack Obama (1961-present)*: First African American President of the United States (2009-2017)

Anti-apartheid revolutionary and President of South Africa from 1994 to 1999. Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948) Led India's non violent independence movement against British rule.

Modern Era (18th-20th century) George Washington (1732-1799) First President of the United States, led the country from 1789 to 1797 Nelson Mandela (1918-2013)

Ancient Greece (5th century BCE)
- *Cleisthenes (570-508 BCE)*: Often called the "Father of Athenian Democracy," he introduced democracy to Athens, Greece.
- *Pericles (495-429 BCE)*: Led Athens during its Golden Age, strengthening democracy and promoting the arts.