William Jennings Bryan - Cross of Gold Speech - Salem, IL
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William Jennings Bryan, "The Great Commoner," was born in Salem on March 19, 1860, and lived here until 1883. Lawyer, newspaperman, congressman, Secretary of State, political adviser, and three times a candidate for the presidency.
Waymark Code: WMKR4K
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 05/20/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Outspoken1
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County of quote: Marion County
Location of quote: N. Broadway (IL 37), Salem
Quote on base of statue of Bryan

"YOU SHALL NOT PRESS DOWN UPON THE BROW OF LABOR
THIS CROWN OF THORNS,YOU SHALL NOT CRUCIFY MANKIND
UPON A CROSS OF GOLD"

You can read the entire speech here: Cross of Gold Speech

Bryan practiced this speech in Pike County Illinois (1896), and a marker at the church is logged here: WMA4WT

Address:
IL 37 (N. Broadway) Salem Community Green across from Bryan Memorial Park Salem, IL


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