1937 William Jennings Bryan Statue Washington DC Original Rare Press Photo For Sale

An original 5x7.5" vintage press photo from the archives of the Star Tribune Newspaper in Minnpeaolis, Minneapolis. Professionally packaged in a rigid mailer for safe delivery.

Photo Overview

This image shows a black and white photograph of a statue depicting William Jennings Bryan, a prominent statesman from Nebraska. The statue, crafted by the sculptor Rudolph Evans, portrays Bryan in a dignified pose with a cloak draped around his shoulders. This statue was dedicated at the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C., on April 27, 1937.

William Jennings Bryan was a significant figure in American history, known for his role as a politician and orator. He was three times the Democratic nominee for President of the United States and served as Secretary of State under President Woodrow Wilson. Bryan was a leading figure in the Progressive Era and an advocate for reforms such as the direct election of Senators and women's suffrage. Despite his political achievements, he is perhaps most famously known for his involvement in the Scopes Trial in 1925, which debated the teaching of evolution in schools.

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PLEASE RETURN TO MINNEAPOLIS STAR IN Folder No. *#26* Drawer No. *105-22* Date Filed *APR-27 1937*
WIDE WORLD PHOTO: PLEASE WATCH CREDIT 869620
A NEW STATUE OF WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN
NEW YORK CITY- THE STATUE OF WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN, THE NOTED STATESMAN OF NEBRASKA, MADE BY RUDOLPH EVANS, SCULPTOR OF THIS CITY, WHICH WILL BE DEDICATED AT THE UNITED STATES CAPITOL, AT WASHINGTON, D. C., APRIL 27. MR. EVANS, THE SCULPTOR, IS REPRESENTED IN THE LOUXEMBOURG, PARIS. H-4/19/37 (S)
FOR RELEASE APRIL 25
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Condition: Photo from a working archive. May contain notes, marks, labels, clippings, and/or retouching by the staff at the time of publication. May contain issues associated with time, age, and use. Please see images for scans.