jul 4, 1892 - Omaha Platform
Description:
Event : It was the political manifesto of the Populist Party. This conference figured out their demands and principles in response to the struggles of farmers and laborers during the Gilded Age.Impact: The reforms they advocated for such as the free coinage of silver, government regulation of railroads, and direct election of U.S. Senators benefit farmers and workers.
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Date:
jul 4, 1892
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~ 133 years ago