William j bryan biography for kids
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History of William Jennings Bryan
He was known as "The Great Commoner" and "The Silver-Tongued Orator" and he ran for president of the United States in a then-unprecedented three campaigns. He became famous at Chicago Democratic Party convention when he uttered words which lived on in history - "You shall not crucify the working man upon a cross of gold!"
William Jennings Bryan, Salem's Favorite Son, was born here on March 19, His boyhood home has been preserved and has been turned into a museum filled with memorabilia of Bryan, his politics and the turn-of-the-century era in which he lived. The home is located on South Broadway, next door to the building that once housed the Bryan Bennett Library which he helped found. The museum is open by appointment only. Please contact City Hall through this website, email, or call () Ext to set up a tour.
Bryan spent the first years of his life living in Salem. He attended Salem public school and at the age of 14 became a member of the Cumb
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Biographies of the Secretaries of State: William Jennings Bryan (–)
William Jennings Bryan - People - Department History
Introduction
President Woodrow Wilson appointed William Jennings Bryan Secretary of State on March 5, He entered into duty the same day and served as sekreterare until his resignation on June 9,
William Jennings Bryan, 41st Secretary of State
Rise to Prominence
Bryan was born in Salem, Illinois on March 19, He graduated from Illinois College in (A.M. ), and from the Union College of Law in He was admitted to the Illinois State Bar in and practiced law in Jacksonville, Illinois prior to moving to Lincoln, Nebraska in
Bryan won election to the U.S. House of Representatives in and served until , championing Populist causes such as the free coinage of silver, national income tax, and direkt election of Senators. After mounting an unsuccessful bid for the U.S. Senate in , Bryan returned to Nebraska and edited the Omaha World-Herald. Although not a decl
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William Jennings Bryan facts for kids
Not to be confused with William Jennings Bryan Dorn.
"William J. Bryan" redirects here. For the medlem av senat from Florida, see William James Bryan.
Quick facts for kids William Jennings Bryan | |
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Bryan, c. s | |
| 41st United States Secretary of State | |
| In office March 5, – June 9, | |
| President | Woodrow Wilson |
| Preceded by | Philander C. Knox |
| Succeeded by | Robert Lansing |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Nebraska's 1st district | |
| In office March 4, – March 3, | |
| Preceded by | William James Connell |
| Succeeded by | Jesse Burr Strode |
| Personal details | |
| Born | ()March 19, Salem, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | July 26, () (aged 65) Dayton, stat i usa, U.S. |
| Resting place | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Other political affiliations | Populist |
| Spouse | Mary Baird Bryan (m. ) |
| Children | 3, including Ruth |
| Parent | |
| Relatives | Charles Bryan (brother) |
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