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William Jennings Bryan delivers his Cross of Gold speech advocating bimetallism at the 1896 Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
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William Jennings Bryan
American politician (1860–1925)
William Jennings Bryan was an American lawyer, orator, and politician. He was a dominant force in the Democratic Party, running three times as the party's nominee for President of the United States in the 1896, 1900, and 1908 elections. He served in the House of Representatives…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Cross of Gold speech
1896 speech by William Jennings Bryan
The Cross of Gold speech was delivered by William Jennings Bryan, a former United States Representative from Nebraska, at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on July 9, 1896. In his address, Bryan supported "free silver", which he believed would bring the nation…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Bimetallism
Monetary standard in which the value of currency is based on quantities of two metals
Bimetallism, also known as the bimetallic standard, is a monetary standard in which the value of the monetary unit is defined as equivalent to certain quantities of two metals, typically gold and silver, creating a fixed rate of exchange between them.Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
1896 Democratic National Convention
U.S. political event held in Chicago, Illinois
The 1896 Democratic National Convention, held at the Chicago Coliseum from July 7 to July 11, was the scene of William Jennings Bryan's nomination as the Democratic presidential candidate for the 1896 U.S. presidential election.Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Chicago
Most populous city in Illinois, United States
Chicago is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Illinois and in the Midwestern United States. Located on the western shore of Lake Michigan, it is the third-most populous city in the United States with a population of 2.74 million at the 2020 census, while the Chicago…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)