Problems
Oliver Hudson Kelley received a commission from President Andrew Johnson to survey agricultural conditions in the Southern states following the American Civil War. He pointed the way to a fuller social life and a broader educational base in the nation's agricultural communities.
William Jennings Bryan tried to bring his message to the people by speaking around the country, often from the backs of railroad cars. This was a new tactic, since presidential candidates traditionally stayed home and let others speak on their behalf. It won Bryan both criticism and fame.
William Jennings Bryan tried to bring his message to the people by speaking around the country, often from the backs of railroad cars. This was a new tactic, since presidential candidates traditionally stayed home and let others speak on their behalf. It won Bryan both criticism and fame.