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Bryan Accepts Democratic Nomination Address At Lincoln
Lincoln Nebraska August 12 1908 More than 20000 people gathered on capitol grounds to hear William Jennings Bryan accept the Democratic nomination at Denver He outlined a platform pressing Shall the People Rule and condemned predatory wealth He criticized Taft Roosevelt and the Republican party for abuses and urged public disclosure of campaign funds and broader reform including popular election of senators.
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