Site of First "Cross of Gold Speech"
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member YoSam.
N 39° 47.082 W 090° 44.802
15S E 692952 N 4406290
While visiting a lady friend, he practiced in the back yard, thus the first utterance of the entire speech
Waymark Code: WMA4WT
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 11/17/2010
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Corp Of Discovery
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Site of First
WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN
"CROSS OF GOLD SPEECH"
In 1896
Lawn of Presbyterian Church
Perry, Illinois.

You may read the entire speech here: Cross of Gold

County: Pike County

Historical Society: Perry Presbyterian Church

Location: W. North St. & N. William St., Perry

Website: [Web Link]

Dedication Date: Not listed
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