LAD #24 Cross of Gold

William Jennings Bryan combines his platform of Populist Party and bimetallism in his speech to the Democratic Convention. The Silver Democrats were there to discuss and public their issues to the common man, Bryan also explained the issue of money and how much of an impact it has. The Republicans were hostile but the Democrats weren't as hostile and he began to defend the Democrats and their stances.Bryan claims that because the use of gold the common man was being hurt and pushed aside, this was the Republicans stance. Bryan stressed tat everyman deserved equal protection under the law because everyman contributes equally to the nation. Bryan compares himself to Jackson  and explains how banks are part of the government and not just a private business. Bryan then attacks the Republican Platform and how it contained many holes and unanswered promises. Bryan finally concludes with explaining his platform of Democratic and Populist ideas.