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Nevermore. Illustration shows William Jennings Bryan sitting at a desk on which are papers labeled Free Silver Speeches, with a sorrowful look, he stares up at a raven perched on a bust of Pallas Athena. The raven wears a medallion labeled Free Silver.. Date 1900 November 7. Nevermore. Illustration shows William Jennings Bryan sitting at a desk on which are papers labeled Free Silver Speeches, with a sorrowful look, he stares up at a raven perched on a bust of Pallas Athena. The raven wears a medallion labeled Free Silver.. Date 1900 November 7
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Nevermore: William Jennings Bryan and the Echoes of Free Silver This evocative illustration, published in Puck magazine on November 7, 1900, captures the poignant moment when Democratic nominee William Jennings Bryan, known for his impassioned advocacy for free silver, is visited by an ominous raven. Seated at his desk, Bryan gazes up at the bird with a look of deep sadness, as if acknowledging the impending end of his campaign for the presidency against Republican nominee William McKinley. The setting is significant, with Bryan surrounded by papers labeled "Free Silver Speeches," a testament to his unwavering commitment to the issue. The presence of the raven, a symbol of despair and the ominous prophecy in Edgar Allan Poe's poem "The Raven," adds an ominous and ominous tone to the scene. The raven's medallion bearing the inscription "Free Silver" underscores the connection between Bryan's political platform and the looming sense of loss. The date of the illustration, November 7, 1900, marks the final days of the presidential campaign. Bryan's defeat in the election was a significant blow to the Free Silver movement, which aimed to increase the amount of silver in circulation to inflate the currency and stimulate the economy. The defeat of the Free Silver cause, as symbolized by the raven's ominous presence, would reverberate through American politics for years to come. This illustration, with its rich symbolism and historical significance, offers a glimpse into the political landscape of the late 19th century and the enduring power of the raven as a symbol of loss and despair.
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