Omaha Platform (jan 1, 1892 – jun 3, 1899)

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The populist party was officially formed. This emerged from the members of the Farmer's Alliance seeking social and political reform in the 1880's. The main eight points the reform covered by the party were,

Graduated income tax
Guarantee of safe deposit of money in banks.
Adoption of secret ballot.
Initiative and referendum.
Limit President to one term
Direct election of Senators to U.S. Congress
Immigration restriction
Public ownership of railroads, telephone, telegraph

The party had a more socialistic view on how to run the country and wanted to end the political and economic corruption that was taking place within these organizations. Although they were not successful, it assisted in bills such as the New Deal being passed after World War II which had some similar ideals to this movement.

The primary areas of support included the Southern and Great Plains states. The bill was adopted in 20 states but being primary handled in Omaha, Nebraska.

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