Hear William Jennings Bryan’s Famous “Cross of Gold” Speech

William Jennings Bryan’s famous “Cross of Gold” speech catapulted the 36-year-old congressman to national prominence and brought the issue of bimetallism to the forefront of American life.

Hear CoinWeek editor Charles Morgan deliver Bryan’s powerful oration and be transported to a time when matters of gold and silver coinage caused a serious rift between the nation’s working and upper classes.
 

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