1892 People's Party National Convention
GPTKB entity
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:historical_event
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:People's_Party
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| gptkbp:attendees |
delegates from various states
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| gptkbp:date |
July 4-6, 1892
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| gptkbp:goal |
Advocate for agrarian reform
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| gptkbp:governed_by |
gptkb:James_B._Weaver
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
Populist movement
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
gptkb:First_national_convention_of_the_People's_Party
Symbol of agrarian discontent Catalyst for political reform discussions Foundation for future Populist efforts Influence on the Progressive Era |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
1892 People's Party National Convention
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| gptkbp:key_issues |
Labor rights
Monetary reform Land reform Direct election of Senators Graduated income tax Railroad regulation Government ownership of railroads Subtreasury plan |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Influence on future political movements
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Omaha,_Nebraska
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| gptkbp:media_coverage |
Newspapers of the time
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| gptkbp:notable_performers |
gptkb:Mary_Elizabeth_Lease
gptkb:Charles_Macune gptkb:Ignatius_Donnelly gptkb:J._B._Weaver gptkb:Tom_Watson |
| gptkbp:notable_winners |
Adoption of the Omaha Platform
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| gptkbp:outcome |
Increased visibility for the People's Party
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| gptkbp:platform |
gptkb:Omaha_Platform
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| gptkbp:public_perception |
Opposition from established parties
Support from farmers |
| gptkbp:related_event |
gptkb:1894_Pullman_Strike
gptkb:1896_Democratic_National_Convention 1892 United States presidential election |
| gptkbp:resulted_in |
Presidential nomination of James B. Weaver
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| gptkbp:significance |
Third party movement in the United States
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:People's_Party
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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