Workingmen's Party Of New York
For other organizations with a similar name, see Workingmen's Party (disambiguation).
The Workingmens' Party or Working Men's Party was founded in 1829 in New York City, inspired by the political views of editor of New York City's Free Enquirer Robert Dale Owen.
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