James Weaver

James Baird Weaver (June 12, 1833 – February 6, 1912) was a United States politician and member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Iowa as a member of the Greenback Party. He ran for President two times on third party tickets in the late 19th century. An opponent of the gold standard and national banks, he is most famous as the presidential nominee of the Populist Party in the 1892 election.

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June 12 - 1833 - February 6 - 1912 - United States - Politician - United States House of Representatives - Iowa - Greenback Party - President - Third party - 19th century - Gold standard - Bank - Populist Party - 1892 election

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