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William Jennings Bryan | American Experience - PBS

In 1921, when he was 61 years old, Bryan began a new campaign — to ban the teaching of evolution in public schools. Many wondered if Bryan had given up his ...

William Jennings Bryan - Illinois Periodicals Online

At the trial in Dayton, Bryan was never out to discredit Scopes. In fact, Scopes and Bryan's son were friends. Bryan himself thought the Tennessee law was a ...

Freedom: A History of US. Biography. William Jennings Bryan | PBS

Bryan was born in Salem, Illinois, in 1860. He studied law in Chicago. In 1890 he won a seat in the United States Congress. Bryan's great talent was oration. He ...

William Jennings Bryan: The Perpetual Candidate - National Archives

Bryan was the Democratic nominee for President in 1896, 1900, and 1908, and lost all three elections. Despite all of his defeats, speculation continued to turn ...

William Jennings Bryan

Born in 1860 in Salem, Illinois, William Jennings Bryan graduated from Illinois College in 1881 and from the Union College of Law in 1883.

William Jennings Bryan(1860-1925) - IMDb

William Jennings Bryan. Self: Prohibition. William Jennings Bryan is an American orator and politician from Nebraska. Beginning in 1896, he emerged as a ...

William Jennings Bryan papers, 1877-1940 - Library of Congress

Title, William Jennings Bryan papers, 1877-1940. Span Dates, 1877-1940. Bulk Dates, (bulk 1896-1925). ID No. MSS14217. Creator, Bryan, William Jennings, ...

William Jennings Bryan - Oxford Reference

Bryan was famous for his splendid voice, impressive personality, and impassioned oratory. He is remembered as a champion of lost causes.

God In America: People: William Jennings Bryan | PBS

Bryan is remembered for this defense of fundamentalist Christianity in the face of modern science, evolution and Darwinism.

William Jennings Bryan, "Imperialism," Speech Text

“Justice is strictly due between neighbor nations as between neighbor citizens. A highwayman is as much a robber when he plunders in a gang as when single.

Rise of the Populists and William Jennings Bryan

Rise of the Populists and William Jennings Bryan | Historical Background | Historical Background As the United States evolved into an industrial powerhouse ...

William Jennings Bryan Recognition Project

The WJBRP is enlisting financial support from individuals and foundations known to be interested in William Jennings Bryan and his legacy on a range of key ...

William Jennings Bryan | Encyclopedia.com

William Jennings Bryan gained fame for both his speech-making skills and his passion for social reform. Nicknamed "The Great Commoner" due to his lifelong ...

William Jennings Bryan - The History Museum

Bryan, well known for his oratory skills, represented Nebraska in Congress from 1890-92, serving in the US House of Representatives.

William Jennings Bryan - Students | Britannica Kids | Homework Help

William Jennings Bryan molded public opinion as few presidents have done. For many years he was the leader of the Democratic Party.

William Jennings Bryan | Biography, Importance & Signifiance

William Jennings Bryan (1860-1925) was an American lawyer and politician who was well known for his powerful oratory skills.

William Jennings Bryan and Democratic - Bioguide Search

Bryan as a hunter, his reminiscences about the Baltimore Convention, his nomination of Wilson, his last speech (on evolution), an article he wrote on Darwinism, ...

William Jennings Bryan (1860-1925) - Find a Grave Memorial

United States Congressman. His career is associated with the common man, including currency reform and traditional American religion.

BRIA 25 3 William Jennings Bryan the Great Commoner

William Jennings Bryan, the 'Great Commoner' Born in 1860 in a small town in southern Illinois, William Jennings Bryan had a passion for oratory.

Representative William Jennings Bryan of Nebraska, photograph, ca ...

He championed a graduated income tax to draw federal revenue at a higher rate from the rich than from the poor. A 1913 cartoon lauded the new federal income tax ...