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Jerry Simpson
(1842-1905)
Member of the Kansas People’s Party
(or Populists)
Served three terms in U.S. House of
Representatives from Kansas
Criticized his wealthy
opponent’s “fine silk”
socks, who called him
“sockless”
Claimed nickname as a
badge of honor and
received voters’
approval
More on Jerry Simpson
Exhibit - Leading the Way: Famous Kansans
Essay on Congress - Jerry Simpson
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