William Jennings Bryan

William Jennings Bryan was a prominent American politician and orator in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He served as a U.S. Congressman, three-time Democratic presidential candidate, and Secretary of State. Bryan was known for his passionate speeches advocating for farming interests, opposition to imperialism, and support for progressive causes like education and environmental conservation. He famously championed the coinage of silver to help farmers and workers, aligning with populist ideas. His role in the Scopes Trial of 1925, where he argued against teaching evolution in schools, made him a symbol of traditional values in American culture.