LAD/Blog #26: William Jennings Bryan's "Cross of Gold" speech

Summary: Bryan's famous speech was delivered at the Democratic National Convention, trying to become the part nominee. This speech regarded his opinion of the silver to gold ratio. His plan would have the farmers in debit be aided by the increase of currency circulation. Bryan considered this to be humane and just cause. He believed that he represents the general people, with his goal for the coinage of silver. He also supports distributing wealth more and an income tax.

President McKinley supported the standardization of gold, while Bryan heavily opposed this.