Cross of Gold speech

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:language
gptkbp:audience delegates of the Democratic Party
Democratic delegates
gptkbp:author gptkb:William_Jennings_Bryan
gptkbp:context economic struggles of the 1890s
gptkbp:date July 8, 1896
gptkbp:events gptkb:historical_event
gptkbp:historical_significance symbol of the Populist movement
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Cross of Gold speech
gptkbp:impact influenced the 1896 presidential election
gptkbp:influenced future political speeches
gptkbp:inspired subsequent debates on currency
gptkbp:is_criticized_for opposed by gold standard advocates
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:legacy remains a key moment in American political history
gptkbp:length about 30 minutes
gptkbp:location gptkb:Chicago,_Illinois
gptkbp:notable_quote You shall not crucify mankind upon a cross of gold.
" You shall not crucify mankind upon a cross of gold."
gptkbp:recorded_by in the Congressional Record
gptkbp:related_concept monetary policy
gptkbp:related_show gptkb:Populist_Party
gptkbp:result Bryan became the Democratic nominee for president
gptkbp:stations widely acclaimed by supporters
gptkbp:style rhetorical
rhetorical and passionate
gptkbp:theme bimetallism
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Presidential_election_of_1896
gptkb:William_J._Bryan
gptkb:William_Jennings_Bryan
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4