~ 1860 - 1925
William Jennings Bryan (1860-1925) was an American orator, politician, and three-time Democratic presidential candidate known for his advocacy of populism and progressivism. He gained national prominence with his "Cross of Gold" speech in 1896, which emphasized the silver standard and the needs of the common people. Bryan also served as Secretary of State under President Woodrow Wilson and was an influential figure in the early 20th-century American political landscape.