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| Name: |
William Jennings Bryan | | Birth Date: |
1860 | | Death Date: |
1925 | | Place of Birth: |
Salem, Illinois, United States | | Nationality: |
American | | Gender: |
Male | | Occupations: |
secretary of state, lawyer, editor, politician |
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 Biography of William Jennings Bryan
1,380 words, approx. 5 pages
 The American lawyer, editor, and politician William Jennings Bryan (1860-1925) was the Democratic party's presidential nominee three times and became secretary of state. Called the "Great Commoner," Bryan advocated an agrarian democracy. For 30 years... summary from source:
 Biography of William Jennings Bryan
510 words, approx. 2 pages
William Jennings Bryan spent a lifetime giving speeches and running for office but is best remembered for his involvement in one of the most publicized legal battles of the twentieth century. Bryan was born in Salem, Illinois, on March 19, 1860, and... summary from source:
 Biography of William Jennings Bryan
5,273 words, approx. 18 pages
 One of the most influential figures of his time, William Jennings Bryan has been dubbed the "Boy Orator of the Platte," the "Great Commoner," and the standard bearer of "evangelical populism." While his most enduring literary legacy may prove to be the... 
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 William Jennings Bryan Quotes
1,613 words, approx. 5 pages
William Jennings Bryan ( 19 March 1860 – 26 July 1925 ) was an American lawyer, statesman, and politician. He was a three-time Democratic Party nominee for President of the United States noted for his deep, commanding voice. Contents 1 Sourced 1.1...
Encyclopedia and Summary Information
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 Bryan, William Jennings
187 words, approx. 1 pages(born March 19, 1860, Salem, Ill., U.S.—died July 26, 1925, Dayton, Tenn.) U.S. politician and orator. He practiced law at Jacksonville, Ill. (1883–87), before moving to Lincoln, Neb., where he was elected to the U.S. Congress in 1890. In... summary from source:
Brownsville Affair
98 words, approx. 1 pagesRacial incident in 1906 in Brownsville, Texas, involving white citizens of Brownsville and African American soldiers stationed at nearby Fort Brown. On the evening of August 13–14, rifle shots on a street in Brownsville killed one white man and... summary from source:
 Bryan, William Jennings Summary
3,209 words, approx. 11 pagesWilliam Jennings Bryan Born March 19, 1860 (Salem, Illinois) Died July 26, 1925 (Dayton, Ohio) Lawyer and politician During his long career in law and politics, including three unsuccessful bids for the presidency, William Jennings Bryan gained fame... summary from source:
 William Jennings Bryan Information
6,062 words, approx. 20 pages
For other persons of the same name, see William Bryan. William Jennings Bryan (March 19, 1860 – July 26, 1925) was an American lawyer, statesman, and politician. He was a three-time Democratic Party nominee for President of the United States. One...
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 The Journal of Southern History A Godly Hero: The Life of William Jennings Bryan
05/01/2007: 676 words, approx. 2 pages A Godly Hero: The Life of William Jennings Bryan. By Michael Kazin. (New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2006. Pp. xxii, 374. Paper, $16.95, ISBN 978-0385-72056-4; cloth, $30.00, ISBN 978-0-375-41135-9.) There is a telling moment in Michael Kazin's outstanding new biography of William Jennings... summary from source:
Washington Monthly The righteous cause: the life of William Jennings Bryan.
07/01/1985: 667 words, approx. 2 pages Among some liberals there exists a sentiment that religious-minded individuals, particularly evangelical Protestants, are politically suspect and culturally unfit. The reaction to Southern Baptist Jimmy Carter is a case in point. So, too, was the reaction to a deeply religious man of another... summary from source:
 AP News Today in history - June 8
6/8/2007: 614 words, approx. 2 pagesToday is Friday, June 8, the 159th day of 2007. There are 206 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On June 8, A.D. 632, the prophet Mohammed died.On this date:In 1845, Andrew Jackson, seventh president of the United States, died in Nashville, Tenn.In 1861,... summary from source:
AP News Today in history - July 9
7/9/2007: 603 words, approx. 2 pagesToday is Monday, July 9, the 190th day of 2007. There are 175 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On July 9, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was read aloud to Gen. George Washington's troops in New York.On this date:In 1540, England's King Henry...
Literary Criticism
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Critical Essay by Paul W. Glad
12,814 words, approx. 43 pages
In the following essay, Glad discusses Bryan's role in the American progressive movement, from the early years of the twentieth century to 1917.
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Critical Essay by LeRoy Ashby
11,950 words, approx. 40 pages
In the following essay, Ashby examines Bryan's career in the 1920s, a time of tumultuous change in American culture, economy, and politics, maintaining that Bryan remained more dedicated than ever to the ideals of democracy and rule by the people.
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