The Omaha Platform was the political platform adopted by the Populist Party at its convention in Omaha, Nebraska, in 1892. The Populist Party, also known as the People's Party, emerged in the late 19th century as a response to the economic struggles faced by farmers, laborers, and other working-class citizens, particularly in the wake of industrialization and the economic hardships of the Gilded Age.
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