15h 15min, jul 9, 1896 y - William Jennings Bryan's "Cross of Gold" speech
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William J. Bryan was nominated as the Democratic representative to run for President. After delivering his famous speech, he gained the support of the Populist party. Although this was not enough for him to win the Presidency, he was able to make a huge imapct and later on many of their plans were passed into law.
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15h 15min, jul 9, 1896 y
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~ 129 years ago