jan 1, 1892 - Populist Party
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More known as the People's Party and was formed in 1892 with the Omaha Platform. They nominated James B. Weaver in 1892 Election and believed these ideas:
-Rejected laissez-faire economic practices
-Abolish national banks
-Government ownership of railroads and telegraphs
-Inflation of Currency (silver)
-Increased power for voters
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