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25th President of the United States | |
| Predecessor | Grover Cleveland |
| Successor | William Howard Taft |
| Vice President | Thomas E. Watson |
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US Congressman from Nebraska | |
| Born | March 19, 1860 Salem, Illinois, US |
| Died | July 26, 1925 (aged 65) ??? |
| Spouse | Mary Baird Bryan |
| Political Party | Democratic Party |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Profession | Lawyer, Politician |
William Jennings Bryan (1860-1925) was the 25th President of the United States of America. Prior to becoming President, Bryan was the dominant force in Democratic populism. His election to the Presidency in 1898 led to populism's growth and enactment.
The most notable event of Bryan's presidency was the Spanish-American War.
Bryan was an active supporter of Eugene V. Debs both during Debs' campaigning and during his presidency.