In the 1896 presidential election, William Jennings Bryan was also supported by the Populist Party. The Populists, who advocated for the rights of farmers and laborers, endorsed Bryan due to his platform that included significant monetary reform, particularly the free coinage of silver. This alliance was significant in uniting the interests of agrarian and labor groups against the more industrial-focused Republican Party.
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