Autographed Photograph of William Jennings Bryan

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Description: Three-time Democratic presidential candidate William Jennings Bryan was one of the most popular speakers in American history. He was a strong proponent of popular democracy and an outspoken critic of railroads and banks, a peace advocate, a prohibitionist and an opponent of Darwinism, the theory of evolution. He was defeated by William McKinley in the elections of 1896 and 1900 but retained control of the Democratic Party.

His crusade against Darwinism culminated in the Scopes Trial in 1925. John Scopes, a high school teacher, was charged on May 5, 1925, with teaching evolution from Charles Darwin’s book “On the Origin of Species.” Bryan headed up the prosecution while prominent attorney Clarence Darrow spoke for the defense. Scopes was found guilty after the jury deliberated for nine minutes. Bryan died in his sleep five days after the verdict.

Very nice cabinet photograph of Bryan. Oval photo 3 ½” x 4 ½”. Signed on the verso. Photographer’s imprint faded, light soiling. Else very good condition and a great piece of Americana.

Status: For Sale	Reference#: 00225
Condition: Very good	Year: 1880

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