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

In this speech, William Jennings Bryan supports free silver and compares the employers who only get wealthy because of their workers to the actual workers. He goes on to talk about how even though cities want to keep the value of gold the same, it is hurting farmers, who are a main reason communities, cities, and towns run they way they do. He argues that it is simply not fair. If Americans are basing their opinion off of the fact that England has a gold standard, Bryan debates, then England should adopt the bimetallism because America has it. Being so passionate about this topic, Bryan's even threatens to fight anyone who opposes this mentality. With a unforgettable quote to wrap up his speech he says: "You shall not crucify mankind upon a cross of gold" in hopes of showing the level of severity this issue presents.