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Book Condition: Used
Seller: Ashlar Books

United States
About Item: A detailed clarification of the Republican platform for 1892 as well as arguments to convince voters of the same. Among the platform points stated is "The Republican party has always been the champion of the oppressed and recognizes the dignity of manhood, irrespective of faith, color, or nationality; it sympathizes with the cause of home rule in Ireland, and protests against the persecution of the Jews in Russia." Significant for the fact that the 1892 RNC was the first convention where women were allowed to be delegates. Therese Alberta Jenkins, delegate from Wyoming cast the first vote by a woman for president; Wyoming had allowed suffrage for women with statehood in 1890.Despite the Republican platform Harrison was defeated by Cleveland. Split on the front cover along spine, some tears and small cover pieces missing. A good solid copy.
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