jul 4, 1892 - Omaha Convention

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The Omaha Convention, held in Omaha, Nebraska in July 1892, marked the founding of the Populist Party, also known as the People's Party. This assembly drew together diverse groups affected by the economic depression, including farmers and laborers, to advocate for a platform that included the free coinage of silver, a graduated income tax, government ownership of railroads, and electoral reforms.

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