The "Cross of Gold" speech was given in 1896 by
A) Mark Hanna.
B) James Weaver.
C) William Jennings Bryan.
D) Grover Cleveland.
E) William McKinley.

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The "Cross of Gold" speech was given by William Jennings Bryan, who was a Democratic candidate for president in 1896. The speech was given at the party's national convention and is known for its strong populist message, including the statement, "You shall not press down upon the brow of labor this crown of thorns, you shall not crucify mankind upon a cross of gold."

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