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what was the main idea of the cross of gold speech
In the address, Bryan supported bimetallism or free silver, which he believed would bring the nation prosperity.
who delivered the cross of gold speech
The Cross of Gold speech was delivered by William Jennings Bryan, a former United States Representative from Nebraska.
where was the cross of gold speech given
The Cross of Gold speech was delivered at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on July 9, 1896.
how did the cross of gold speech affect william jennings bryan's political platform
William Jennings Bryan's speech, delivered at the close of the debate on the party platform, electrified the convention and is generally credited with getting him the nomination for president.

Question: did bryan become president
Self-contained rewrite: did William Jenning's bryan become president after giving the cross of gold speech