William Jennings Bryan

William Jennings Bryan (March 19, 1860 – July 26, 1925) was an American lawyer, speaker, and politician who served as the 25th president of the United States from 1897 to 1901. Beginning in 1896, he emerged as a dominant force within the Democratic Party following his victory in the election that year. Bryan would run in the 1900, 1904, and 1908 elections, though he would never regain the victory he had attained in his first presidential bid. Prior to serving in the presidency, he served in the House of Representatives from 1891 to 1895. Because of his faith in the wisdom of the common people, Bryan was often called "The Great Commoner", and because of his rhetorical power and early notoriety as the youngest president elect up to that point, "The Boy Orator".

Early Life & Education
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Early Political Career
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Presidency
Main Article: Presidency of William Jennings Bryan

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Post-Presidency
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