William Jennings Bryan Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for William Jennings Bryan, based on 2 World History Database records associated with United States of America.

2 records1896–19132 events1 places

Chronological biography

1896

Cross of Gold Speech9 July 1896

Politics / Democratic Party · Presidential Candidate · Chicago

Bryan condemns exclusive gold monometallism and campaigns for free silver coinage.

1913

Secretary of State1913

Government / Democratic Party Government · Secretary of State

Appointed Secretary of State

Titles and roles

Presidential Candidate · Secretary of State

Record provenance

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