Omaha Platform Adopts the 8 Points (jul 4, 1892 – dec 25, 1892)
Description:
The Omaha Platform was the party program adopted at the formative convention of the Populist Party. This was held in Omaha, Nebraska on July 4, 1892.The 8 points that were adopted in this platform included: secret ballot, graduated income tax, direct election of senators, nationalizing railways, telephone, and telegraph, limiting presidential terms, and as well initiative & referendum.
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Date:
jul 4, 1892
dec 25, 1892
~ 5 months and 24 days