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Democratic Convention Nomination

When
1896
Where
Democratic National Convention
Part of
1896 United States presidential election: McKinley defeats Bryan

Bryan delivered the "Cross of Gold" speech, attacking the gold standard and securing the Democratic nomination for president.

At the 1896 Democratic National Convention, silverites took control and chose William Jennings Bryan as their nominee. His speech, which crusaded for inflationary policies built around silver coinage, electrified the delegates and defined the party's stance against eastern moneyed interests.

Sources

  1. William Jennings Bryan Wikipedia
  2. William McKinley Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-11

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