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The populist party began in 1892. The Populist Party was a collection of Democrats with an advocate of Democratic Principles. They were formed from the Knights of Labor and Farmer's Alliance as one group. They advocated the public ownership of railroads, telephone lines, etc. They denounced Socialism and called for the KKK.

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