When and why exactly did US Democrats switch to a liberal philosophy and US Republicans switch to a conservative philosophy?

by casualchris56

My teacher mentioned they used to be reversed but kind of glossed over it. It seems like an important thing in US political history that should be more known but I can't find an in depth answer.

Searocksandtrees

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