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jan 5, 1891 - Populist (People's) Party Organized

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The Populist party was organized as an alliance of the farmers of the West and South with the industrial workers of the East. Popular Populists include James B. Weaver (their first presidential nominee) and William Jennings Bryan.

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jan 5, 1891
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~ 135 years ago