dec 4, 1867 - The Grange Founded

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The Grange, formally known as the Patrons of Husbandry, was founded in 1867 by Oliver H. Kelley with the aim of promoting the economic and political interests of farmers in the United States. As a social and educational organization, The Grange initially focused on uniting farmers to combat the power of railroads and agribusiness, and it played a crucial role in the development of rural cooperative movements and agriculture policy.

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