William Jennings Bryan
WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN At the Democratic convention party of 1896.
This quote is from William Jennings Bryan's famous "Cross of Gold" speech delivered at the 1896 Democratic National Convention. Bryan argued against the gold standard and for the coinage of silver to provide relief for farmers and workers during an economic depression. He believed that prioritizing the gold standard would only burden the working class.
William Jennings Bryan, 3-time Democratic candidate for president, Secretary of State, and also one of the most brilliant speakers of our time. The speech itself was crying out against the gold standard, which had a negative effect upon the common people of his day. He was the prosecutor at the Scopes Monkey Trial, arguing against evolution in schools.
In this famous quote from William Jennings Bryan's speech at the 1896 Democratic National Convention, he passionately argues against the gold standard, which he believed would burden the working class and favor the wealthy. The "crown of thorns" symbolizes the suffering imposed on laborers, while the "cross of gold" represents the oppressive financial system. Bryan advocates for bimetallism, aiming to alleviate the economic struggles of ordinary people and promote fairness in the economy. His rhetoric powerfully emphasizes the moral imperative to protect the interests of the working class.
Thou shall pass upon to me your gold
Gold has helped mankind because it helped people earn money when they traded the gold for other valuable things such as gold was traded for salt and silk etc
It was said by William Jennings Bryan during the election of 1896. He was advocating for the U.S to move away from the "gold standard" and adopt silver to back up U.S currency along with gold. Basically for farmers interests of the Populist movement they wanted more money in circulation because they all used to get loans from the banks. But I believe it was more like: "I will not help mankind to be crucified on a cross of gold" He lost the election and it did not happen.
The Cross of Gold Speech
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Rosita's Cross of Gold - 1913 was released on: USA: 30 July 1913