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The Cross of Gold Speech by William Jennings Bryan

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The Cross of Gold SpeechDelivered by William Jennings Bryan, at the Democratic National Convention, in Chicago on July 9, 1896.I would be presumptuous, indeed, to present myself against the distinguished gentlemen to whom you have listened if this were but a measuring of ability; but this is not a contest among persons. The humblest citizen

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