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William Jennings Bryan Emerges as Democratic Nominee Explainer
Regular Correspondent outlines William Jennings Bryan of Nebraska as Democratic presidential candidate, noting his youth, two terms in Congress, key speeches against McKinley tariff and free coinage of silver, and his personal simplicity. Arthur Sewall’s Vice Presidential nod balanced the ticket. Cleveland era politics and gold standard tensions loom.
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William Jennings Bryan
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Chicago
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
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Gragey
Presbyterian Church
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