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The National Progressives of America also referred to as the National Progressives was a Progressive political party in the United States established in April 1938. The organization was closely associ
1938 United States Senate elections
…McAdoo's Democratic opponent, Sheridan Downey, had campaigned as a liberal New Dealer on many issues who would also do more to improve pension plans. The National Progressives of America emerged out of the Wisconsin Progressive Party as a national party on April 18, 1938. One Democrat retired instead of seeking re-election, one Democrat…
Governor Phil La Follette announces formation of the National Progressives of America, April 28, 1938.
Text of a leaflet enumerating principles of the new party distributed to those attending the April 28, 1938, foundation meeting in Madison.