Art & History

National Statuary Hall Collection

Nebraska

Image of Nebraska statue

William Jennings Bryan, 1860–1925

Statesman

“The Great Commoner” joined religious faith and oratorical skills as a presidential candidate to champion the people. He electrified silver supporters with his “Cross of Gold” speech, rejected entry into World War I, and opposed teaching evolution in schools.

Rudulph Evans, Bronze, 1936–1937 Back to List >>
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