McKinley, Bryan, and the PeopleLippincott, 1964 - 222 pages In 1896 William Jennings Bryan represented free-silver and the farm tradition of the Jeffersonian Democrats; Republican McKinley represented big business and industry. Professor Glad discusses in detail the economic issues, the personalities of the candidates, the rise of the Populist party, regional forces, the rural-urban conflict, campaign strategy, and the voting patterns. He examines the implications of McKinley's triumph, and the emergence of new forces and new voices which became more powerful in the twentieth century. |
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... Ohio convention and as a member of the resolu- tions committee of the national Republican convention . When Con- gress convened in December , 1889 , McKinley was a candidate for the House speakership . He lost that position to astute ...
... Ohio convention and as a member of the resolu- tions committee of the national Republican convention . When Con- gress convened in December , 1889 , McKinley was a candidate for the House speakership . He lost that position to astute ...
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... Ohio did his part , and in serving Harrison , he also served himself . He traveled from Maine to Minnesota , talking ... Ohio party organization in line . This was difficult , for the ephemeral alliances of Ohio politics did not admit of ...
... Ohio did his part , and in serving Harrison , he also served himself . He traveled from Maine to Minnesota , talking ... Ohio party organization in line . This was difficult , for the ephemeral alliances of Ohio politics did not admit of ...
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... Ohio . ” Delegates concurred with sustained applause , and GOP newspapers in the state echoed the sentiment . " McKinley is to have the unwavering support of Ohio for the Presidency , " wrote the editor of the Gallipolis Tribune . “ It ...
... Ohio . ” Delegates concurred with sustained applause , and GOP newspapers in the state echoed the sentiment . " McKinley is to have the unwavering support of Ohio for the Presidency , " wrote the editor of the Gallipolis Tribune . “ It ...
Contents
Of Myths and Men | 13 |
Myths and Realities | 32 |
Farmers Organize | 51 |
Copyright | |
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