James Salinger

James Salinger was the first and current chairman of the National Progress Party of the Free Republic of Talmoria. He was elected by the NPP_Talmoria Executive Council on Feb 5, 2535.

Early Life
James Salinger was born in Irefurt, Polsden, Talmoria, on June 22, 2490, to Gregory and Samantha Salinger. Salinger's father worked as a trial lawyer while his mother taught Geography at a local secondary school. Salinger attended school in the area and played soccer until college.

University of Harisham
Salinger attended University of Harisham on a scholarship for academics, and almost instantly began interning for national politicians. Once Salinger graduated, he began working as a political adviser for the Uberra Labor Council. While working for the Labor Council, he began organizing regional and local groups of people who sharred the same moderate views as the ULC.

=Creation of the NPP== The groups that Salinger began to introduce to each other started a fund for members to run for local offices, at first this was not very sucessful. Following the elections of 2527, Salinger gathered the heads of all these organization and began a discussion about possibly forming a political entity which could raise money easier and possible gather more name recognition.

On April 20, 2533, the NPP_Talmoria was formed, and Salinger was elected it's first leader.

1st Manifesto
Salinger was the key author to the First NPP Manifesto, and currently serves as the Chairman of the Executive Council of the NPP.