Electing a president, 1896. (William Jennings Bryan vs. William Mckinley; includes a reading list)(Cover Story)

From: History Today | Date: October 1, 1996| Author: Ranson, Edward | Copyright information

The spell-binding orator Bryan got the most popular votes, but GOP candidate Mckinley though stiff im presentation, carried the electorial vote majority. Bryan and the Democrats had less money and organization than the GOP. The candidates, their platforms and the politics of the day are discussed.

On the eve of the American presidential and congressional elections in November 1896 the mood of the country was tense. In some quarters, especially in the ranks of nervous bankers, fina...

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