William Jennings Bryan's famous speech advocating for bimetallism against the gold standard is known as the "Cross of Gold" speech. Delivered at the Democratic National Convention in 1896, it emphasized the struggles of farmers and the working class, arguing that the gold standard favored the wealthy elite. Bryan's impassioned rhetoric made a significant impact on the political landscape of the time.
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