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Washington, MO Speech, 1896-07-16

Speech by William Jennings Bryan.

Speech by William Jennings Bryan
Thursday, July 16, 1896
Depot, Washington, MO

Source: BRYAN AND BLAND., Silver’s Great Champions Speak in Two Missouri Towns., Omaha World-Herald (Morning Edition), Friday, July 17, 1896

"If this nomination had gone by merit, it would have gone to the man [Richard P. Bland], who for twenty years, in the face of great opposition has kept alive the silver cause, and in the hour of victory he will be more entitled to the credit than any other man in the nation."

About this Document

  • Source: Omaha World-Herald (Morning Edition)
  • Published: Omaha, NE
  • Citation: 2
  • Date: July 16, 1896