Bust, William Jennings Bryan

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Object Details

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Bryan, William Jennings

Description

William Jennings Bryan was one of the leading orators of his day, an ability that helped him become the Democratic nominee for president three times. He lost to Republicans William McKinley in 1896 and 1900 and William Howard Taft in 1908. As a result, Bryan holds the record for winning the most Electoral College votes without ever winning an election.

Credit Line

Ralph E. Becker

ID Number

PL.227739.1896.P02

catalog number

227739.1896.P02

accession number

227739

Object Name

Bust

Physical Description

metal (overall material)

Measurements

overall: 4 3/16 in x 2 1/4 in; 10.6045 cm x 5.715 cm

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Political History: Political History, Campaign Collection

Government, Politics, and Reform

American Democracy: A Great Leap of Faith

Exhibition

American Democracy

Exhibition Location

National Museum of American History

Data Source