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Person

William Jennings Bryan

Events
2
Episodes
6
Years
1896

Every event in Historedia whose sources name William Jennings Bryan, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. 1896 United States presidential election: McKinley defeats Bryan

    1896

    Role: Democratic nominee

    1. 1896 · Democratic National ConventionDemocratic Convention Nomination

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

    2. 1896 · Front Porch CampaignRepublican Campaign Strategy

      McKinley conducted a front porch campaign advocating sound money and high tariffs during a deep economic depression.

    3. 1896 · National Stumping TourBryan's National Stumping Tour

      Bryan invented the national stumping tour, reaching five million people in 27 states during the election year.

    4. November 3, 1896 · United StatesElection Result and Realignment

      McKinley defeated Bryan in the November 3, 1896 election, marking a political realignment that ended the Third Party System.

  2. William Jennings Bryan's Cross of Gold speech and nomination

    1896

    Role: Presidential Nominee

    1. July 7–11, 1896 (convention span) · Chicago Coliseum (convention venue)Presidential Nomination

      Bryan was nominated as the Democratic presidential candidate, becoming the youngest nominee in American history at age 36.

    2. July 9, 1896 · Chicago ColiseumDelivery of the Cross of Gold Speech

      Bryan delivered his keynote address on July 9, 1896, criticizing the gold standard and Eastern moneyed classes.

Sources

  1. William Jennings Bryan Wikipedia
  2. William McKinley Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-11
  3. 1896 Democratic National Convention Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-31