William Jennings Bryan
William Jennings Bryan was a lawyer and a statesman who changed our nation for the better. Although he had many failed attempts at becoming president, he managed to change government with his innovative ideas. He showed the nation it's problems and fixed them; all the while meeting the publics needs. Bryan was born in Salem, Illinois in 1860. His father was an unsuccessful candidate for Congress and was a Democrat. He sent William Jennings to an Academy and to college. Bryan went to law school and by the end of his first year out he had made connections with all the right people. In 1890, he became a democratic candidate for Congress. By 18
He put the law that Senators would be appointed directly by the people into effect. He worked as editor-in-chief of the Omaha World Harold. After the trial, five days to be exact, William Jennings Bryan died in his bed. William Jennings Bryan believed strongly in the bible and the literal interpretation of it and prohibition. With the support of his listeners he decided to run for president against McKinley. Bryan was part of the prosecution team for the state of Tennessee. William Jennings Bryan lived a full and active life as one of America's top leaders. Bryan published "The Commoner" a weekly newspaper in which he sought to carry on his fight against the influences of wealth in politics. " This was his last trial he fought, and it was against the famous lawyer Clarence Darrow. Bryan negotiated 30 treaties, of which, 28 were ratified. He then developed a knack for making speeches so he went around making speeches about the free coinage of silver. 94 he was trying to become part of the U.
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