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Bryan Nominated on First Ballot by Denver Convention
William Jennings Bryan was nominated for president by the Democratic national convention on the first ballot at 3 40 a m amid tumultuous demonstrations. The acceptance speech by Ignacio Dunn of Nebraska sparked a wild display as banners and portraits of Bryan swept the hall.
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