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Turning Back the Pages Bryan's Rise at 1896 Democratic Convention
Recount of the 1896 Democratic National Convention in Chicago where William Jennings Bryan, the Nebraska orator, won the nomination on the fifth ballot after delivering the Cross of Gold speech. The piece details gold and silver factions, fiery demonstrations, and Bryan's electrifying reception as delegates waved state banners and cheered for the youthful candidate.
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